IAPP CIPP/C Exam - Topic 1 Question 73 Discussion

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Question #: 73
Topic #: 1

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), when engaging in a third-party transfer of personal information for processing, an organization is expected to have the technology to protect the information during transit and to?

DReview the cross-border data flow competed and approved by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.

AEstablish a contract outlining the individual outsourcing arrangement.

CConfirm the jurisdictional protections of the receiving organization are the same as PIPEDA.

BObtain additional consent for the use of the information by the third party.

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Jenise

3 days ago

Totally agree, security is a must!

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Charlesetta

8 days ago

They need to ensure data is encrypted during transfer.

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Ressie

13 days ago

Backup the data on a floppy disk before sending it to the third-party.

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Franchesca

18 days ago

Wrap the data in tinfoil to protect it from alien mind control.

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Yesenia

23 days ago

Hire a cybersecurity expert to audit the third-party's systems.

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Orville

29 days ago

Obtain explicit consent from the individuals whose data is being transferred.

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Tess

1 month ago

Encrypt the data before transferring it to the third-party.

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Nan

1 month ago

Ensure the third-party has appropriate security measures in place to protect the data.

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Rodolfo

1 month ago

From what I studied, organizations must also have a written agreement with the third party to outline how they will protect the information.

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Edmond

2 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the exact requirements under PIPEDA. I know there are obligations, but I can’t recall if they need to conduct risk assessments.

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Remedios

2 months ago

I remember a practice question about data transfers where we discussed encryption methods. I think that might be relevant here too.

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Ivan

3 months ago

I think the organization also needs to ensure that the third party has adequate security measures in place, but I'm not completely sure about the specifics.

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Catarina

3 months ago

Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on the specifics here. I know PIPEDA has rules around third-party processing, but I can't remember the details. Guess I'll have to take an educated guess and hope I'm on the right track.

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Adria

3 months ago

This is a good test of our understanding of PIPEDA compliance. I'd outline the key requirements - encryption, access controls, audit trails, etc. - to show I know how organizations need to protect data during these kinds of transfers.

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Angelica

3 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The organization needs to ensure the third party has the right technology and processes in place to securely handle the personal data being transferred. Gotta make sure it's protected the whole way.

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Beckie

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the specifics here. I know PIPEDA has rules around third-party transfers, but I can't quite recall the exact expectations. I'll need to review my notes carefully.

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Carlee

3 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about PIPEDA requirements. I'd focus on the key points - protecting personal info during transit and ensuring the third party has appropriate safeguards.

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