Data protection · Question 8 of 12

Why should personal data that is no longer needed be deleted?

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Answer

  • C Because stored data is a risk in case of leaks and the GDPR requires storage limitation

Explanation

Data that no longer exists cannot leak. The GDPR requires storing data only as long as the purpose requires. A data lifecycle with fixed deletion periods helps comply with this.

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