IAPP Exam CIPP/C Topic 3 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP/C exam

Question #: 52
Topic #: 3

According to the federal Privacy Act, before collecting personal information, public-sector organizations are required to ensure that any of the following are met EXCEPT?

ACollection directly relates to, and is necessary for, operating a program of that organization.

BCollection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

CCollection is expressly authorized under an act.

DCollection is authorized by consent.

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Hildegarde

8 months ago

Haha, I bet the exam writers love seeing us all argue about this! Personally, I'm sticking with Option B. Can't go wrong with law enforcement, right?

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Jonelle

7 months ago

Well, we all have different opinions, let's just wait and see what the correct answer is.

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Rickie

7 months ago

I'm going with Option A, I think it's the safest bet.

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Soledad

7 months ago

I'm not so sure about that, I'm leaning towards Option D.

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Alberto

8 months ago

I think Option B is a good choice too.

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Apolonia

8 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm going to go with Option C. If there's an express legal authorization, that should be an exception.

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Youlanda

7 months ago

User 3: Yeah, I think Option C is the exception in this case.

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Chu

7 months ago

User 2: I agree, it seems like the most logical choice.

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Gary

8 months ago

User 1: I think Option C is correct, it makes sense to have legal authorization.

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Desmond

9 months ago

The question is a bit tricky, but I believe Option A is the exception. Collection must be necessary for the program's operation.

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Shenika

7 months ago

So, the answer is B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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Shenika

8 months ago

I agree, it must be necessary for the program's operation.

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Shenika

8 months ago

I think you're right. Option A seems to be the exception.

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Rickie

9 months ago

Hmm, you might be right. I'll have to review that part of the Privacy Act again.

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Farrah

9 months ago

I think Option D is the right answer. Consent should always be obtained before collecting personal information.

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Margarett

8 months ago

D) Collection is authorized by consent.

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Michel

8 months ago

C) Collection is expressly authorized under an act.

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Ahmed

8 months ago

B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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Gail

9 months ago

A) Collection directly relates to, and is necessary for, operating a program of that organization.

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Arleen

9 months ago

Option B is the correct answer. Collection for law enforcement purposes is an exception to the requirement to obtain consent.

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Kanisha

8 months ago

D) Collection is authorized by consent.

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Gracia

8 months ago

C) Collection is expressly authorized under an act.

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Justine

8 months ago

B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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Ollie

9 months ago

A) Collection directly relates to, and is necessary for, operating a program of that organization.

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Nohemi

9 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) Collection is expressly authorized under an act.

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Rickie

9 months ago

I think the answer is B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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