QuestionQ104

Workplace Privacy

What is the strongest reason for Cheryl to adopt Janice’s recommendation to classify customer data?

  • A It will help employees stay better organized
  • B It will help the company meet a federal mandate
  • C It will increase the security of customers’ personal information (PI)
  • D It will prevent the company from collecting too much personal information (PI)
Explanation

Classifying customer data by sensitivity enables appropriate handling rules and access controls for personal information, reducing the risk of unauthorized disclosure, loss, or mishandling. NIST identifies data classification as necessary for applying the protections required by security and privacy needs.

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