V - Privacy Engineering

Question 1

Privacy Engineer

Answer 1

A speciality discipline of systems engineering that’s focused on preventing conditions that lead to the exposure of PII.

Question 2

Predictability (Privacy Engineering)

Answer 2

Reliable assumptions about a system, particularly when it concerns data and the processing of said data by stakeholders.

Question 3

Manageability (Privacy Engineering)

Answer 3

The ability to granularly administer personal information, including modification, disclosure and deletion.

Question 4

Disassociability (Privacy Engineering)

Answer 4

The minimization of connections between data and individuals to the extent that’s allowed by operational requirements.

Question 5

Design Patterns to Emulate

Answer 5

Solutions that improve the development of technology systems.

Question 6

Dark patterns to avoid

Answer 6

Solutions that manipulate individuals into giving up information. These represent decisional interference, as they psychologically pressure individuals into a decision.

Question 7

Privacy Zuckering (dark pattern)

Answer 7

Hiding default privacy settings from the user.

Question 8

Bad default (dark pattern)

Answer 8

When the default option encourages the sharing of information.

Question 9

Forced registration (dark pattern)

Answer 9

Forcing the user to register in order to use the service when it’s not technically necessary.

Question 10

Immortal Accounts

Answer 10

Preventing a user from deleting their account or complication the process.