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IAPP CIPP/US Exam - Topic 8 Question 53 Discussion

A financial services company install "bossware" software on its employees' remote computers to monitor performance. The software logs screenshots, mouse movements, and keystrokes to determine whether an employee is being productive. The software can also enable the computer webcams to record video footage.Which of the following would best support an employee claim for an intrusion upon seclusion tort?
A) The webcam is enabled to record video any time the computer is turned on.
B) The company creates and saves a biometric template for each employee based upon keystroke dynamics.
C) The software automatically sends a notification to a supervisor any time the employee's mouse is dormant for more than five minutes.
D) The webcam records video of an employee using a company laptop to perform personal business while at a coffee shop during work hours.

IAPP CIPP/US Exam - Topic 8 Question 53 Discussion

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Question #: 53
Topic #: 8
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A financial services company install "bossware" software on its employees' remote computers to monitor performance. The software logs screenshots, mouse movements, and keystrokes to determine whether an employee is being productive. The software can also enable the computer webcams to record video footage.

Which of the following would best support an employee claim for an intrusion upon seclusion tort?

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Suggested Answer: A

If the camera begins recording whenever the computer is turned on, that creates a strong argument that the employer is impinging upon the the employee's right to privacy outside of work hours and in a private setting.


by Virgina at Feb 08, 2024, 08:09 PM

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Vanda
10 months ago
Biometric templates are concerning too, but A feels worse.
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Elly
10 months ago
Totally agree with A, that’s just wrong!
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Anissa
10 months ago
Really? I’m not sure that’s enough for a legal claim.
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Georgene
10 months ago
Definitely option A! That’s crossing the line.
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Edmond
11 months ago
Wow, enabling the webcam all the time? That's a huge invasion of privacy!
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Lizette
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the biometric template in option B. Does that really count as intrusion, or is it more about tracking productivity?
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Davida
11 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and I think it was about monitoring personal activities. Option D could be relevant since it involves personal business.
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Janna
11 months ago
I think option A might be the strongest because recording video whenever the computer is on seems like a huge invasion of privacy.
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Samira
11 months ago
I remember discussing how constant surveillance could lead to claims of intrusion upon seclusion, but I'm not sure which option fits best.
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Julieta
11 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. All of these monitoring practices seem pretty invasive to me. How do I determine which one is the "best" for the legal claim? I'll have to re-read the question carefully and think through the implications of each option.
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Christiane
11 months ago
Okay, let's see. The webcam recording video anytime the computer is on seems like the biggest invasion of privacy. That's a lot of constant surveillance, even in private settings. I think that would be the best option to support the intrusion claim.
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Quentin
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. The company is clearly monitoring employees pretty extensively, but I'm not sure which specific practice would be the strongest basis for a legal claim. I'll have to think through the nuances of each option.
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Belen
11 months ago
This question seems straightforward - we need to identify which of the monitoring practices would best support an employee's claim for intrusion upon seclusion. I'll carefully review each option and think about the level of privacy invasion.
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Rene
12 months ago
Ah, I remember this from the lectures. The database needs to be in MOUNT state for operations that involve modifying the control files, like renaming or re-creating them. That's an important detail to remember for the exam.
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Carman
12 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to recognize that "preteen" refers to ages 10-12, and "teen" refers to ages 13-19. So the answer should be based on the frequency counts for those age ranges.
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Angelo
12 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is A. Firewalls are primarily focused on access control and blocking threats, not actively monitoring for anomalies. The NIDS, HIDS, and antivirus scanner are all designed to detect suspicious behavior, so the firewall is the only one that can't proactively detect anomalies.
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Hollis
12 months ago
I remember we practiced calculating estate taxes with similar numbers, but I'm a bit unsure about the marital deduction impact here.
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Gilma
12 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I'm pretty confident I can identify the correct statement about cost-volume-profit analysis.
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Trina
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording here. Does "bind the partnership" mean the partnership has to be legally responsible for the transaction? If so, I'd guess that hiring employees or signing advertising contracts wouldn't require full partner approval, so I'll eliminate B and D.
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Lai
2 years ago
I agree with Corazon. Using the company's webcam to spy on employees outside of work is definitely crossing the line.
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Corazon
2 years ago
I think option D would be the strongest. Recording video of personal activity is a clear invasion of privacy.
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Tandra
2 years ago
I wonder which option would be the best support for an intrusion upon seclusion tort claim.
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Jean
2 years ago
Yeah, it's definitely invasive. I feel like my privacy is being violated.
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Dolores
2 years ago
I can't believe the company is monitoring us like this.
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