ACE Industry Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under HIPAA, what is the maximum civil penalty per violation category when the covered entity demonstrates willful neglect and fails to correct the violation?

Accepted Answer

$1,900,000

Answer

HIPAA civil penalties for willful neglect not corrected cap at $1,919,173 per violation category per calendar year (adjusted for inflation from the original $1,500,000).

Question 2

Which U.S. federal law specifically governs the interception of electronic communications and sets standards for lawful access to stored electronic data?

Accepted Answer

Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)

Answer

The ECPA of 1986 governs wiretapping, electronic surveillance, and access to stored communications, making it central to digital forensic legal compliance.

Question 3

A forensic examiner discovers evidence on a corporate server that may relate to insider trading. Which regulatory body's guidelines would most directly govern the handling and reporting of this financial evidence?

Accepted Answer

SEC

Answer

The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has primary jurisdiction over insider trading violations and governs evidence handling in related investigations.

Question 4

What does the 'chain of custody' requirement primarily ensure under Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) Rule 901?

Accepted Answer

Evidence can be authenticated as what it is claimed to be

Answer

FRE Rule 901 requires authentication — demonstrating that evidence is what the proponent claims it is — which chain of custody documentation directly supports.

Question 5

Under GDPR, when conducting digital forensic investigations involving EU citizens' data, what is the maximum fine for serious violations?

Accepted Answer

€20 million or 4% of global annual turnover

Answer

GDPR's highest tier fines are €20 million or 4% of total global annual turnover, whichever is higher, for the most serious infringements.

(ACE) AccessData Certified Examiner Practice Test

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ACE Industry Regulations & Compliance 2