Which privacy control corresponds to Transparency?

• A. Transparency
• B. Data Minimization and Retention
• C. Individual Participation and Redress
• D. Privacy Reporting

Answer: (A)

Transparency means making what you do with personal data visible and understandable to individuals. It’s about providing clear, accessible information about data practices so people know what data is collected, for what purposes, who it’s shared with, how long it’s kept, and how they can exercise their rights. The privacy control that matches this is the practice of publishing clear disclosures and notices—privacy notices, processing descriptions, and easy-to-find policy information that explains exactly how data is handled. This openness builds trust and accountability, because individuals can see and evaluate how their information is being used.

Data Minimization and Retention focuses on limiting what data is collected and how long it’s stored, which is related to privacy but not about openly communicating processing details. Individual Participation and Redress covers rights to access, correct, or delete data and to seek remedies, which is about user rights rather than the public-facing explanation of practices. Privacy Reporting involves reporting on the privacy program or incidents, which relates to accountability but not the direct act of informing individuals about data practices.