DAC Data Ethics & Privacy

Question 1

Which U.S. federal law specifically governs the privacy of health information and requires healthcare organizations to implement safeguards for patient data?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information in the United States.

Question 2

In data ethics, what does the principle of 'data minimization' require?

Accepted Answer

Collecting only the data necessary for a specified purpose

Answer

Data minimization means organizations should collect only the personal data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the intended purpose.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'algorithmic bias' in data analytics?

Accepted Answer

Systematic and unfair discrimination in algorithm outputs due to biased training data or design

Answer

Algorithmic bias occurs when an AI or statistical model produces systematically prejudiced results due to biased training data, flawed assumptions, or discriminatory design choices.

Question 4

A data analyst is publishing a report using a dataset that includes personally identifiable information (PII). Which technique best protects individual privacy while preserving data utility?

Accepted Answer

Anonymization or de-identification of the PII fields

Answer

Anonymization or de-identification removes or masks PII so individuals cannot be identified, allowing the data to be used analytically without exposing personal information.

Question 5

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which right allows consumers to request that businesses stop selling their personal information?

Accepted Answer

Right to opt-out

Answer

The CCPA grants California residents the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information to third parties.

Data Analytics Certifications (DAC) Practice Test

Data Analytics Certifications (DAC) Practice Test

DAC Data Ethics & Privacy