5.8 Given a scenario, carry out data security and privacy practices. Flashcards
Clearing
is any data destruction technique that only prevents standard remnant data recovery means.
Purging
is any data destruction technique that prevents advanced or laboratory level remnant data recovery
Destruction
is any data destruction technique that physically destroy the storage device
Data remanence
The residual representation of digital data that remains even after attempts have been made to remove or erase the data.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
First name last name phone number home address etc etc
Protected Health Information (PHI)
medical information
HIPAA
Data Retention policy
how long you are supposed to keep the data according to your own organization.
Management is donating several older PCs, that were recently replaced with new laptops, to an elementary school. The PCs must be operational when they are handed over. What data disposal method would appropriate in this case to ensure no proprietary data remains on the HDD? A. Wipe HDD and install Windows B. Degauss HDD C. Purge HDD and install Windows D. Put the HDD in a shredder.
C. Purge HDD and install Windows
A business is required by law to maintain their financial records for 7 years. Of the following choices, which is BEST to use to verify compliance? A. Separation of duties B. Routine Audits C. Least privilege D. Physical access control
B. Routine Audits