Discuss IAPP CIPP/C Exam Topic 1 Question 5

The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized an individual's right to privacy over personal issues, such as contraception, by acknowledging which of the following?

AFederal preemption of state constitutions that expressly recognize an individual right to privacy.

BA ''penumbra'' of unenumerated constitutional rights as well as more general protections of due process of law.

CAn interpretation of the U.S. Constitution's explicit definition of privacy that extends to personal issues.

DThe doctrine of stare decisis, which allows the U.S. Supreme Court to follow the precedent of previously decided case law.

Suggested Answer: B

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11 comments · newest first

Dominga 11 months ago

C is misleading; it’s not just about explicit definitions.

Temeka 12 months ago

D is interesting too, but it’s definitely about the unenumerated rights.

Dominic 12 months ago

Wait, are we sure about B? Sounds a bit vague.

Marion 12 months ago

Totally agree, B makes the most sense!

Ronald 1 year ago

It's B, the "penumbra" of rights is key here.

Isadora 1 year ago

D seems off to me because it talks about precedent rather than the right to privacy itself. I don't think that's the focus of this question.

Malcom 1 year ago

I feel like C could be a contender too, but I can't recall if the Constitution actually defines privacy explicitly. It seems more like an interpretation.

Willie 1 year ago

I think the answer might be B, but I'm not entirely sure about the term "penumbra." It sounds familiar from our discussions on privacy rights.

Leonardo 1 year ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about how the Supreme Court interprets rights not explicitly listed in the Constitution. That makes me lean towards B as well.

Lanie 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a little confused by all the different variables and calculations involved. I'll need to carefully read through the details and make sure I understand each option fully before deciding.

Coletta 1 year ago

I think the key here is to identify the role that is specifically designed for viewing confidential HR data. That's likely the answer, but I'll double-check the options to be sure.

IAPP CIPP/C Exam - Topic 1 Question 5 Discussion