Which action demonstrates safeguarding privacy?

• A. Share data with advertisers
• B. Not informing families about data use
• C. Keeping devices unencrypted
• D. Implementing data minimization and consent

Answer: (D)

Safeguarding privacy hinges on limiting what data is collected and ensuring people understand and agree to how it will be used. Implementing data minimization and consent does exactly that: collect only what is truly needed for a stated purpose, and obtain clear permission from individuals about data use, with transparency and control over their information. Data minimization reduces the amount of data at risk and limits potential misuse, while consent gives people visibility into what’s collected, how it’s used, who can access it, and how they can withdraw permission.

The other options fail to protect privacy in important ways. Sharing data with advertisers increases exposure and can lead to profiling or misuse. Not informing families about data use breaks transparency and trust, and may violate rights. Keeping devices unencrypted leaves stored data vulnerable if the device is lost or hacked.