Which data attribute is NOT part of ALCOA data integrity principles?

• A. Attributable
• B. Legible
• C. Confidential
• D. Contemporaneous

Answer: (C)

ALCOA data integrity attributes define how data should be handled to be trustworthy: data should be Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate. The option describing Confidential is not part of these attributes. Attributable means there is a clear link to who generated or recorded the data and when; Legible means the data are readable; Contemporaneous means data are recorded at the time of the observation or promptly after; Original means you have the original data or a verified copy that reflects the original observation; Accurate means the data accurately reflect the observation or result. Confidentiality matters for privacy and security, but it isn’t one of the ALCOA attributes that define data integrity.