Exam CIPT topic 1 question 175 discussion

Data classification is not a data lifecycle stage. IApP section 1.6

The correct answer is **D. Data retention**. Data retention is a stage in the data life cycle, where data is stored and maintained for a specific period according to legal, regulatory, or business requirements. After the retention period ends, data is typically deleted or archived. The other options (data classification, data inventory, and data masking) are important data management practices but are not distinct stages in the data life cycle.

Answer is D The components of the data life cycle—collection, use, disclosure, retention and destruction

Should be D

I think the answer should be D