IAPP CIPP/C Exam - Topic 3 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP/C exam

Question #: 52
Topic #: 3

According to the federal Privacy Act, before collecting personal information, public-sector organizations are required to ensure that any of the following are met EXCEPT?

ACollection directly relates to, and is necessary for, operating a program of that organization.

BCollection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

CCollection is expressly authorized under an act.

DCollection is authorized by consent.

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Darrel

3 months ago

I thought consent was always needed, this is surprising!

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Pura

4 months ago

Actually, law enforcement actions are a valid reason too.

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Bobbie

4 months ago

Wait, so they can collect info without consent? That seems off.

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Elbert

4 months ago

Definitely agree, it’s all about necessity!

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Felicia

4 months ago

Collection must relate to the organization's program.

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Janet

5 months ago

I recall that organizations need a solid reason for collecting data, but I can't quite remember if law enforcement actions are included. I might go with B too.

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Cheryl

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the difference between express authorization and consent. I feel like both could be valid, but I’m leaning towards B as the answer.

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Louvenia

5 months ago

I think option B might be the exception here. We discussed similar questions in class where consent and authorization were key points.

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Isadora

5 months ago

I remember that the Privacy Act emphasizes the necessity of collecting information for specific programs, but I'm not sure if law enforcement actions fall under that requirement.

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Anglea

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through each option and think about how they relate to the Privacy Act requirements.

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Kris

5 months ago

I'm feeling confident about this one. The key is to focus on the wording of the question and identify the option that doesn't match the other exceptions listed.

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Johnna

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking for the exception that is NOT required, so I'll need to identify the one that doesn't fit with the others.

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German

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the Privacy Act details to make sure I understand the exceptions correctly.

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Devorah

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, just need to remember the key exceptions to the Privacy Act requirements.

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Hildegarde

1 year ago

Haha, I bet the exam writers love seeing us all argue about this! Personally, I'm sticking with Option B. Can't go wrong with law enforcement, right?

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Jonelle

1 year ago

Well, we all have different opinions, let's just wait and see what the correct answer is.

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Rickie

1 year ago

I'm going with Option A, I think it's the safest bet.

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Soledad

1 year ago

I'm not so sure about that, I'm leaning towards Option D.

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Alberto

1 year ago

I think Option B is a good choice too.

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Apolonia

1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm going to go with Option C. If there's an express legal authorization, that should be an exception.

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Youlanda

1 year ago

User 3: Yeah, I think Option C is the exception in this case.

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Chu

1 year ago

User 2: I agree, it seems like the most logical choice.

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Gary

1 year ago

User 1: I think Option C is correct, it makes sense to have legal authorization.

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Desmond

1 year ago

The question is a bit tricky, but I believe Option A is the exception. Collection must be necessary for the program's operation.

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Shenika

1 year ago

So, the answer is B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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Shenika

1 year ago

I agree, it must be necessary for the program's operation.

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Shenika

1 year ago

I think you're right. Option A seems to be the exception.

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Rickie

1 year ago

Hmm, you might be right. I'll have to review that part of the Privacy Act again.

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Farrah

1 year ago

I think Option D is the right answer. Consent should always be obtained before collecting personal information.

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Margarett

1 year ago

D) Collection is authorized by consent.

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Michel

1 year ago

C) Collection is expressly authorized under an act.

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Ahmed

1 year ago

B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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Gail

1 year ago

A) Collection directly relates to, and is necessary for, operating a program of that organization.

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Arleen

1 year ago

Option B is the correct answer. Collection for law enforcement purposes is an exception to the requirement to obtain consent.

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Kanisha

1 year ago

D) Collection is authorized by consent.

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Gracia

1 year ago

C) Collection is expressly authorized under an act.

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Justine

1 year ago

B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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Ollie

1 year ago

A) Collection directly relates to, and is necessary for, operating a program of that organization.

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Nohemi

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) Collection is expressly authorized under an act.

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Rickie

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Collection is for the purposes of a law enforcement action.

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