Discuss IAPP CIPP/US Exam Topic 9 Question 1

Which of the following best describes an employer's privacy-related responsibilities to an employee who has left the workplace?

AAn employer has a responsibility to maintain a former employee's access to computer systems and company data needed to support claims against the company such as discrimination.

BAn employer has a responsibility to permanently delete or expunge all sensitive employment records to minimize privacy risks to both the employer and former employee.

CAn employer may consider any privacy-related responsibilities terminated, as the relationship between employer and employee is considered primarily contractual.

DAn employer has a responsibility to maintain the security and privacy of any sensitive employment records retained for a legitimate business purpose.

Suggested Answer: B

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12 comments · newest first

Laura 1 year ago

C is a bit harsh, I feel like some responsibilities should still exist.

Gayla 1 year ago

Option B seems a bit extreme, though. Can't they just archive them?

Laurel 1 year ago

Wait, are employers really expected to keep access for former employees? Sounds risky.

Diane 1 year ago

Totally agree, privacy is key even after leaving!

Fletcher 1 year ago

I think option D makes the most sense.

Reed 1 year ago

I’m leaning towards option D because it aligns with the idea that employers have to protect sensitive information, but I’m not entirely confident.

Delbert 1 year ago

I think I saw a practice question similar to this, and it was about the contractual nature of employment. Option C seems plausible, but I’m hesitant.

Ashlee 1 year ago

I feel like we covered something about privacy responsibilities in class, but I can't recall if it was about deleting records or just securing them. Maybe option B?

Johanna 1 year ago

I remember discussing how employers need to handle sensitive records even after an employee leaves. I think option D sounds right, but I'm not completely sure.

Adell 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question on the properties of the binomial distribution. I'll focus on identifying the three true statements.

Shelba 1 year ago

Ugh, I'm a bit confused by this question. The options don't seem very clear to me. I'll have to think it through step-by-step to figure out the right answer.

Hermila 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know it's related to financial statements, but I'm not totally clear on what the question is asking us to identify. I'll have to read through the options carefully.

IAPP CIPP/US Exam - Topic 9 Question 1 Discussion