FREE CIPP/US Enforcement & Regulatory Agencies Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which federal agency enforces the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)?

Accepted Answer

Federal Trade Commission

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Department of Education

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Federal Communications Commission

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Department of Health and Human Services

Question 2

What is the primary role of the FTC in privacy enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Enforcing consumer protection and privacy laws

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Providing healthcare services

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Drafting state legislation

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Managing telecommunications policy

Question 3

Which agency enforces HIPAA privacy regulations?

Accepted Answer

Office of Civil Rights (HHS)

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Federal Communications Commission

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Federal Trade Commission

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Securities and Exchange Commission

Question 4

What type of action can the FTC take against companies violating privacy laws?

Accepted Answer

File civil enforcement actions

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Issue patents

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Enact new laws

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Collect taxes

Question 5

Which state attorney general is often involved in privacy-related enforcement?

Accepted Answer

State attorneys general

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Local police departments

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City council offices

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Library boards

Question 6

Which regulation is enforced by state-level privacy agencies like the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)?

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CCPA/CPRA

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HIPAA

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GDPR

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FERPA

Question 7

What enforcement power does the FTC NOT have?

Accepted Answer

Issue criminal indictments

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Investigate unfair practices

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Pursue civil penalties

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Enforce consent decrees

Question 8

Which federal law gives the FTC authority to regulate unfair or deceptive trade practices?

Accepted Answer

Federal Trade Commission Act

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Communications Act

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Health Insurance Portability Act

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Privacy Act of 1974

Question 9

Which U.S. regulatory agency focuses on financial privacy and data protection?

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CFPB

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FDA

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CPUC

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FAA