Infographic Design Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under GDPR, if an infographic includes a QR code that links to a form collecting personal data, what must be displayed?

Accepted Answer

A privacy notice explaining data use before collection

Answer

GDPR requires transparency — users must be informed of how their data will be used before or at the point of collection.

Question 2

Which US federal law primarily governs infographics distributed as part of financial advertising?

Accepted Answer

Securities Act of 1933 and SEC rules

Answer

The SEC enforces the Securities Act of 1933, which requires financial advertisements including infographics to be accurate and not misleading.

Question 3

A nonprofit creates an infographic using a stock photo licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY). What is the minimum compliance requirement?

Accepted Answer

Credit the original photographer or source

Answer

CC BY requires attribution — users must give appropriate credit to the original creator.

Question 4

An infographic for a healthcare provider includes patient testimonials. Under HIPAA, what must the designer confirm?

Accepted Answer

The patient provided a valid HIPAA authorization before their information was shared

Answer

HIPAA requires a signed authorization from the patient before a covered entity can use their protected health information for marketing or promotional purposes.

Question 5

When an infographic cites a government report, which intellectual property rule generally applies in the US?

Accepted Answer

Government works are in the public domain and may be freely used

Answer

Works created by the US federal government are not eligible for copyright protection and are in the public domain.

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Infographic Design Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2