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IAPP CIPP/US Exam - Topic 2 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP/US exam
Question #: 79
Topic #: 2
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All of the following are tasks in the ''Discover'' phase of building an information management program EXCEPT?

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Suggested Answer: B

The ''Discover'' phase of building an information management program is the first step in the process of creating a privacy framework. It involves identifying the types, sources, and flows of personal information within an organization, as well as the legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations that apply to it. The tasks in this phase include:

Conducting a data inventory and mapping exercise to document what personal information is collected, used, shared, and stored by the organization, and how it is protected.

Assessing the current state of privacy compliance and risk by reviewing existing policies, procedures, and practices, and identifying any gaps or weaknesses.

Understanding the laws that regulate a company's collection of information, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Facilitating participation across departments and levels to ensure that all stakeholders are involved and informed of the privacy goals and objectives, and to foster a culture of privacy awareness and accountability.

Developing a process for review and update of privacy policies is not a task in the ''Discover'' phase, but rather in the ''Implement'' phase, which is the third step in the process of creating a privacy framework. It involves putting the privacy policies and procedures into action, and ensuring that they are effective and compliant. The tasks in this phase include:

Developing a process for review and update of privacy policies to reflect changes in the business environment, legal requirements, and best practices, and to incorporate feedback from internal and external audits and assessments.

Implementing privacy training and awareness programs to educate employees and other relevant parties on their roles and responsibilities regarding privacy, and to promote a privacy-by-design approach.

Establishing privacy governance and oversight mechanisms to monitor and measure the performance and outcomes of the privacy program, and to ensure accountability and transparency.

Developing a process for responding to privacy incidents and requests from data subjects, regulators, and other parties, and to mitigate and remediate any privacy risks or harms.


IAPP CIPP/US Body of Knowledge, Domain I: Information Management from a U.S. Perspective, Section A: Building a Privacy Program

IAPP CIPP/US Certified Information Privacy Professional Study Guide, Chapter 1: Information Management from a U.S. Perspective, Section 1.1: Building a Privacy Program

Practice Exam - International Association of Privacy Professionals

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Denna
3 months ago
A is crucial for collaboration, but B is the odd one out here.
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Annmarie
3 months ago
C seems off too. How can you decide without knowing the laws first?
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Loise
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought understanding laws was part of it.
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Louisa
3 months ago
Totally agree, B doesn't fit the "Discover" phase.
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Raul
4 months ago
I think it's definitely B. Privacy policies are usually reviewed later.
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Celestina
4 months ago
I vaguely recall that deciding on the use of personal information might not fit in the Discover phase, but I need to double-check my notes.
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Andra
4 months ago
Developing a process for privacy policy updates feels more like an implementation task to me, but I could be wrong.
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Abel
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about understanding laws in the Discover phase, so that one seems like it should be included.
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Maryann
5 months ago
I think facilitating participation across departments is definitely part of the Discover phase, but I'm not sure about the others.
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Refugia
5 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The "Discover" phase is all about understanding the current state, gathering information, and engaging stakeholders. Deciding how aggressively to use personal information seems more like a strategic decision that would come later, after the discovery work has been done. I'll go with option C as the exception.
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Joaquin
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. Facilitating participation, developing privacy policies, and understanding relevant laws all seem like they would be part of the "Discover" phase. The one that stands out to me as potentially not being part of that phase is "Deciding how aggressive to be in the use of personal information." That seems more like a decision that would come later in the process.
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Justine
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm a bit unsure about the "Discover" phase and what all the tasks entail. I'll need to think through each option carefully to determine which one is the exception.
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Ming
5 months ago
I think the key here is to identify which of the tasks is not part of the "Discover" phase. The options seem to cover a range of information management activities, so I'll need to carefully consider each one.
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Ruth
9 months ago
C? Really? Deciding how aggressive to be with personal info? Might as well just put a 'Please Sue Us' sign on the door.
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German
9 months ago
A and B seem like pretty standard 'Discover' phase tasks to me. Can't say the same for C though. That's just asking for trouble!
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Janet
9 months ago
User 2: I agree, but I think C could be risky if not handled carefully.
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Amira
9 months ago
User 1: A and B are definitely important tasks in the 'Discover' phase.
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Gilma
10 months ago
D is the correct answer here. Understanding the legal landscape is crucial in the 'Discover' phase.
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Herminia
8 months ago
D) Understanding the laws that regulate a company's collection of information
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Carin
8 months ago
C) Deciding how aggressive to be in the use of personal information
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Arlean
9 months ago
B) Developing a process for review and update of privacy policies
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Jenelle
9 months ago
A) Facilitating participation across departments and levels
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Kizzy
10 months ago
I think the answer is D) Understanding the laws that regulate a company's collection of information because it's more about compliance than discovery.
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Marla
10 months ago
But isn't that an important task in the 'Discover' phase?
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Marva
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B) Developing a process for review and update of privacy policies.
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Marla
10 months ago
I think the answer is C) Deciding how aggressive to be in the use of personal information.
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Haydee
10 months ago
C is definitely not part of the 'Discover' phase. That's more of a 'Decide' phase kind of task.
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Timothy
9 months ago
D) Understanding the laws that regulate a company's collection of information
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Vicki
9 months ago
B) Developing a process for review and update of privacy policies
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Zena
10 months ago
A) Facilitating participation across departments and levels
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Glennis
10 months ago
D) Understanding the laws that regulate a company's collection of information
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Delisa
10 months ago
B) Developing a process for review and update of privacy policies
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Paz
10 months ago
A) Facilitating participation across departments and levels
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