Infographic Design Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An infographic is published in both the US and the EU. Which data privacy framework applies to EU users whose browsing data is collected via an embedded tracking pixel?
- CCPA only
- GDPR only
- Both GDPR and CCPA depending on user location (Correct answer)
- CAN-SPAM Act
Correct answer: Both GDPR and CCPA depending on user location
GDPR applies to EU residents regardless of where the company is based, while CCPA covers California residents, so both may apply depending on user location.
Question 2: A designer uses a font downloaded from a free font website for a commercial infographic. What compliance step is most critical?
- Outline all text before publishing
- Review the font's End User License Agreement (EULA) for commercial use rights (Correct answer)
- Register the font with the US Copyright Office
- Convert the font to SVG format
Correct answer: Review the font's End User License Agreement (EULA) for commercial use rights
Free fonts often have licenses that restrict commercial use; the EULA defines permitted uses and must be reviewed before deployment.
Question 3: Under FTC guidelines, if an infographic is sponsored by a brand, what disclosure is required?
- No disclosure needed if the brand logo is visible
- A clear and conspicuous disclosure such as '#Ad' or 'Sponsored' (Correct answer)
- Disclosure only in the file metadata
- A footnote in 6-point type at the bottom
Correct answer: A clear and conspicuous disclosure such as '#Ad' or 'Sponsored'
FTC guidelines require that material connections between endorsers and brands be clearly and conspicuously disclosed to consumers.
Question 4: Which element of an infographic would most likely trigger a copyright infringement claim if used without permission?
- A bar chart displaying publicly available census data
- A photograph licensed to a specific publication only (Correct answer)
- A color palette inspired by a competitor's brand
- A sans-serif font commonly used in print
Correct answer: A photograph licensed to a specific publication only
Photographs with publication-specific licenses cannot be reproduced in other contexts without infringing the copyright holder's exclusive rights.
Question 5: What does the 'Right to be Forgotten' under GDPR mean for infographics that contain named individuals?
- The individual can request the designer change their name to an alias
- The individual can request deletion of their personal data, potentially requiring the infographic to be retracted or updated (Correct answer)
- The infographic must be archived after 12 months
- Only government agencies are subject to this right
Correct answer: The individual can request deletion of their personal data, potentially requiring the infographic to be retracted or updated
Article 17 of GDPR grants individuals the right to request erasure of their personal data, which can affect published content containing identifiable information.
Question 6: A pharmaceutical company creates an infographic about a prescription drug's benefits. Which regulatory body's rules must it follow in the US?
- FCC
- FDA (Correct answer)
- OSHA
- EPA
Correct answer: FDA
The FDA regulates prescription drug advertising and promotional materials, requiring fair balance between benefits and risks.
Question 7: When using social media platform data in an infographic, what compliance issue most commonly arises?
- The platform's Terms of Service may restrict republication or scraping of their data (Correct answer)
- Social media data is always in the public domain
- Platforms require ISO certification before data can be cited
- Only aggregated data from platforms is copyrightable
Correct answer: The platform's Terms of Service may restrict republication or scraping of their data
Most platforms' Terms of Service prohibit scraping or republishing platform data without explicit permission, creating potential legal liability.
Infographic Design Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3
An infographic is published in both the US and the EU.
Which data privacy framework applies to EU users whose browsing data is collected via an embedded tracking pixel?