IAPP Exam CIPP-C Topic 3 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP-C exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 3

What is a difference between the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA) of both Alberta and British Columbia?

APIPEDA applies to personal information about individuals employed by government institutions; PIPA applies to personal information about individuals employed by public-sector organizations within the provinces.

BThe enforcement powers of the federal Privacy Commissioner of Canada under PIPEDA are greater than those of the provincial privacy commissioners under PIPA.

CPIPEDA applies to federal undertakings and to inter-provincial organizations engaged in commercial activities; PIPA applies to private organizations.

DThe person in charge of oversight of PIPEDA is a privacy commissioner; the person in charge of oversight of PIPA is an ombudsman.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Rolland at Apr 08, 2024, 01:07 PM

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Basilia

14 days ago

I believe PIPEDA also has a broader scope, applying to federal undertakings and inter-provincial organizations.

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Santos

16 days ago

I agree with you, Santos. PIPEDA gives the federal Privacy Commissioner more authority compared to the provincial privacy commissioners.

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Franchesca

17 days ago

I think the main difference is in the enforcement powers of the Privacy Commissioner.

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