FREE CIPT Certified Information Privacy Technologist: Privacy Technology and Data Protection Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of data protection?

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Safeguarding data from compromise

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Generating large amounts of data

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Analyzing data for insights

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Distributing data to unauthorized users

Question 2

Data protection regulations vary from country to country, but what is the underlying concept common to all?

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Keeping data safe while allowing authorized access

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Making data available to everyone

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Sharing data without authorization

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Encrypting all data for security

Question 3

What does data protection in the US entail due to the absence of a comprehensive federal law?

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State and federal laws regulating specific industries

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Strict federal regulations governing all sectors

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International treaties for data handling

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No data protection regulations in place

Question 4

Which US law focuses on safeguarding health-related personal information?

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HIPAA

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FCRA

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GLBA

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FERPA

Question 5

Which principle emphasizes the importance of accurate and up-to-date data?

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Accuracy

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Data Minimization

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Storage Limitation

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Lawfulness

Question 6

Which data protection regulation applies specifically to websites targeted at children under 13 years of age?

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COPPA

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HIPAA

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FCRA

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GLBA

Question 7

Which data protection law in Canada enforces regulations on specific sectors and includes breach reporting requirements?

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Federal: PIPEDA

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Alberta: AB PIPA

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British Columbia: BC PIPA

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Quebec: Quebec Private Sector Act