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IAPP CIPP/C Exam - Topic 3 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP/C exam
Question #: 64
Topic #: 3
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What is the primary motivation for a federal government entity to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Marylin at Jun 12, 2025, 07:26 AM

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Marjory
4 months ago
Definitely B, it's crucial for getting Treasury Board's green light.
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Dino
4 months ago
Wait, I thought it was mainly for compliance, not just approvals?
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Dorthy
5 months ago
A PIA helps identify privacy risks in government programs.
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Phuong
5 months ago
Surprised to learn how important PIAs are for tech improvements!
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Osvaldo
5 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about protecting personal data!
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Hildred
5 months ago
Improving collection methods sounds relevant, but I don’t recall it being the main reason for conducting a PIA.
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Linn
6 months ago
I feel like the Privacy Commissioner’s expertise could be important, but I’m not convinced that’s the primary motivation.
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Luke
6 months ago
I think it might be related to getting approvals from the Treasury Board. We had a practice question about program funding and compliance that seemed similar.
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Sabina
6 months ago
I remember we discussed how PIAs are mainly about protecting personal information, but I’m not sure which option aligns best with that.
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Fannie
6 months ago
The question is specifically asking about the primary motivation, so I'll go with the answer that seems like the main driver for a federal agency to do a PIA, which is B.
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Wayne
6 months ago
I'm a bit unsure between B and D. Improving collection methods through IT systems could also be a key motivation, but I think B is the more likely primary reason.
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Nana
7 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is B. Receiving program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada seems like the main reason a federal agency would complete a PIA.
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Marvel
7 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. The question is asking about the primary motivation for a federal government entity to complete a PIA, so I'll focus on the reasons a PIA would be done.
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Azalee
7 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key purpose of a PIA before selecting an answer.
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Arlene
10 months ago
Ah, the age-old dilemma: do we go for the approval, the expertise, or the tech upgrade? Decisions, decisions...
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Ettie
9 months ago
B) Receiving program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada.
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Sheldon
9 months ago
A) Introducing new legislation in the House of Commons
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Laurena
10 months ago
Option A? In the House of Commons? What is this, a parliamentary trivia night?
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Jennie
9 months ago
The primary motivation for a federal government entity to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment is to receive program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada.
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Nikita
9 months ago
That's right, it's not related to parliamentary trivia night.
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Gracie
10 months ago
No, it's not about introducing new legislation in the House of Commons.
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Zana
10 months ago
I believe it's also important to consider C) Obtaining program expertise from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
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Jolene
10 months ago
I don't know, that last option about improving IT systems sounds pretty good too. Gotta keep up with the tech, am I right?
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Sanda
10 months ago
D) Improving collection methods through its information technology systems.
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Letha
10 months ago
B) Receiving program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada.
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Zachary
10 months ago
A) Introducing new legislation in the House of Commons
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Juliana
10 months ago
I agree with Avery, getting approvals from the Treasury Board is crucial for federal government entities.
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Avery
10 months ago
I think the primary motivation is B) Receiving program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada.
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Nan
10 months ago
Hold up, isn't the Privacy Commissioner the one we should be consulting for a PIA? Shouldn't they be the ones giving us the expertise?
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Gerald
10 months ago
C) Obtaining program expertise from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
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Tijuana
10 months ago
B) Receiving program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada.
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Sylvie
10 months ago
A) Introducing new legislation in the House of Commons
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Graciela
11 months ago
Option B seems like the clear choice here. Why wouldn't the government want that juicy Treasury Board approval?
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Chantell
10 months ago
C) Obtaining program expertise from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
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Destiny
10 months ago
Option B seems like the clear choice here. Why wouldn't the government want that juicy Treasury Board approval?
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France
10 months ago
B) Receiving program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada.
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Barb
10 months ago
A) Introducing new legislation in the House of Commons
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