Which statement correctly distinguishes data masking from redaction in DLP remediation actions?

• A. Masking hides sensitive portions of data while preserving format; redaction removes data entirely; masking is reversible under controlled conditions, redaction is permanent.
• B. Masking and redaction both remove data completely; masking is not reversible.
• C. Masking is permanent; redaction preserves data format for auditing.
• D. Redaction hides data but leaves a placeholder; masking deletes data entirely.

Answer: (A)