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Difficulty: MediumData Privacy and Compliance Regulations

A systems administrator is reviewing IT security controls and compliance directives across various enterprise operational units. Match each compliance regulation or framework to the technical mandate or data handling restriction it strictly enforces.

  • PCI-DSSProhibits the storage of full primary account numbers (PAN) and sensitive authentication data post-authorization.
  • GDPRGrants individuals the legal right to request the permanent deletion of their personal data (right to erasure).
  • HIPAAMandates technical and physical safeguards for protected health information (PHI) stored or transmitted by covered entities.
  • FERPARestricts non-consensual disclosure of student educational records and academic progress data.

Answer

PCI-DSS matches with prohibiting storage of full primary account numbers post-authorization; GDPR matches with granting individuals the right to request permanent deletion of their personal data; HIPAA matches with mandating technical and physical safeguards for protected health information; FERPA matches with restricting non-consensual disclosure of student educational records.
Each framework targets a specific data classification: PCI-DSS for payment card data, GDPR for EU consumer PII and data rights, HIPAA for patient PHI, and FERPA for student educational records.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify payment card processing regulations.
PCI-DSS governs credit card handling and restricts storing cardholder data and authentication details.
Ensures financial transaction security.
2
Identify European privacy regulations.
GDPR defines data privacy rights for EU citizens, including the right to erasure.
Ensures personal data control and subject sovereignty.
3
Identify healthcare compliance regulations.
HIPAA governs protected health information (PHI).
Secures medical data confidentiality.
4
Identify academic data regulations.
FERPA protects student educational transcripts and records.
Prevents unauthorized release of student records.

Key Concept

Data Privacy Frameworks and Compliance Scopes
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