5_5_2 – Data Privacy Data Classifications

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What is the main difference in sensitivity between a license tag number and health records?

Visibility

Confidentiality (correct)

Accessibility

Uniqueness

Why would the security measures for handling a health insurance application be different from those for a license tag renewal application?

Data accessibility

Data sensitivity (correct)

Data uniqueness

Data visibility

What is an implication of the different security controls associated with viewing health records and license tag numbers?

Varied access restrictions (correct)

Consistency in data handling

Uniformity in permission levels

Reduced efficiency in data processing

In the scenario given, what is an example of how visibility affects the sensitivity of data?

The license tag number being visible to everyone driving by Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between data sensitivity and security controls?

They are directly proportional Signup and view all the answers

Why might a government motor vehicle department have access to license tag numbers but not medical information?

Varying levels of data sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is considered proprietary?

Trade secrets Signup and view all the answers

What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII) typically associated with?

Individuals or persons Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information is considered the most sensitive according to the text?

Confidential information Signup and view all the answers

What is Protected Health Information (PHI) associated with?

Individual health records Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can be shared openly according to the text?

Open data collected by the government Signup and view all the answers

Which classification would intellectual property most likely fall under?

Sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

What type of data might a financial organization typically handle?

Personal financial details Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

'Tied back to an individual' identification Signup and view all the answers

'Critical information' is typically associated with what level of classification?

'Confidential' information Signup and view all the answers

'Open data' collected by the government is best described as information that is:

'Accessible to everyone' Signup and view all the answers

Why would different security measures be applied to applications handling license tag renewal and health insurance?

Different types of data have different levels of sensitivity. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do health records differ from license tag numbers in terms of sensitivity?

Health records are very private and should not be accessible by others. Signup and view all the answers

Why might a local government motor vehicle department have access to all license tag numbers but not medical information?

Different data types have distinct security controls associated with them. Signup and view all the answers

What emphasizes the need for different permissions and security controls between applications handling license tags and health insurance?

The type of data being handled determines the level of sensitivity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for applying distinct security controls for viewing license tag numbers and medical information?

Different data types present varying levels of sensitivity. Signup and view all the answers

How does the privacy level differ between license tag numbers and health records according to the text?

Health records are very private while license tag numbers are more accessible. Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is considered unique to an organization and would not be found elsewhere?

Proprietary data Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe data that could be tied back to an individual like their name or address?

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Signup and view all the answers

If data should only be shown to certain individuals, what classification label may be used for this information?

Confidential Signup and view all the answers

What type of information might be labeled as 'critical' according to the text?

Sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

Why is Personally Identifiable Information (PII) considered sensitive according to the text?

It can be directly tied back to an individual Signup and view all the answers

What additional classification might be applied to very important information that needs strict access permissions?

'Confidential' data Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Protected Health Information (PHI) from Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

PHI is related to an individual's health records Signup and view all the answers

How might proprietary data differ from public data?

'Proprietary data' is specific and unique to an organization, while 'public data' is shared openly Signup and view all the answers