IAPP Exam CIPP/C Topic 4 Question 35 Discussion

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Question #: 35
Topic #: 4

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Under the Privacy Act, when government institutions collect personal information?

AData subject consent is required.

BThe collection must be directly from a data subject.

CThe collection must relate to an operating program or activity.

DInformation collected must be made anonymous where technologically possible

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Suggested Answer: B

by Corinne at Dec 24, 2023, 04:05 PM

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Britt

3 months ago

This test is making me feel like I'm being watched by the government. Big Brother is grading my answers!

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Ligia

2 months ago

D) Information collected must be made anonymous where technologically possible

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Leanna

2 months ago

C) The collection must relate to an operating program or activity.

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Celia

2 months ago

A) Data subject consent is required.

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Erick

3 months ago

I'm just hoping the exam doesn't invade my privacy and collect my personal information!

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Minna

4 months ago

B is the way to go. The Act requires direct collection from the data subject.

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Dyan

2 months ago

Direct collection from the data subject is crucial to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act.

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Iraida

2 months ago

Yes, that's right. It's important for government institutions to collect personal information directly from the data subject.

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Buddy

2 months ago

I agree, B is the correct answer. The Privacy Act requires direct collection from the data subject.

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Gertude

4 months ago

D seems like the best option to me. Anonymization is important for privacy.

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Adela

2 months ago

It's important for government institutions to make personal information anonymous when possible.

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Omega

3 months ago

Anonymizing data is definitely a key aspect of privacy protection.

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Cordie

3 months ago

I agree, option D is crucial for protecting privacy.

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Rebecka

4 months ago

I'm going with C. The collection must be related to a government program or activity.

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Ngoc

2 months ago

Definitely, it's all about making sure the data is being used appropriately.

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Wilbert

3 months ago

I agree, it helps ensure that personal information is only collected for necessary reasons.

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Jesus

3 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense. It's important for the information to be tied to a specific purpose.

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Lavera

3 months ago

I think you're right, the collection must relate to a government program or activity.

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Tresa

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) Information collected must be made anonymous where technologically possible could also be a valid answer to protect privacy.

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Reuben

4 months ago

I agree with Phil, because it makes sense that personal information collected should be related to the government's activities.

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Phil

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) The collection must relate to an operating program or activity.

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Henriette

4 months ago

I think A is the correct answer. Consent is a key principle of the Privacy Act.

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Larue

3 months ago

D) Information collected must be made anonymous where technologically possible

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Frederica

4 months ago

I agree, consent is definitely important when collecting personal information.

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Anna

4 months ago

C) The collection must relate to an operating program or activity.

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Coral

4 months ago

A) Data subject consent is required.

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Paris

5 months ago

But what about option D? Shouldn't information be made anonymous to protect privacy?

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Ludivina

5 months ago

I agree with Felicitas, because it makes sense that personal information should only be collected for a specific purpose.

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Felicitas

5 months ago

I think the answer is C) The collection must relate to an operating program or activity.

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