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Which of the following became a foundation for privacy principles and practices of countries and organizations across the globe?
Suggested Answer: D
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The OECD Privacy Principles became a foundation for privacy principles and practices of countries and organizations across the globe. Established in 1980, these principles provided a comprehensive framework that has influenced many national and international privacy laws. The OECD Privacy Principles focus on critical aspects of data protection, such as collection limitation, data quality, purpose specification, use limitation, security safeguards, openness, individual participation, and accountability, forming a basis for global privacy standards (IAPP, Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) materials).
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Precious
10 months ago
Really? I thought the Personal Data Ordinance was a big deal.
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Freeman
11 months ago
Wait, isn't the EU Data Protection Directive more influential?
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Bev
11 months ago
The Code of Fair Information Practices is pretty foundational too!
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Telma
11 months ago
Totally agree, they set the stage for global standards!
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Yvonne
11 months ago
I think it's definitely the OECD Privacy Principles.
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Johnathon
12 months ago
I feel like the Personal Data Ordinance was more specific to certain regions, so it might not be the right choice for a global foundation.
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Delisa
12 months ago
The Code of Fair Information Practices sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it was the foundation for other principles or just a guideline.
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Alysa
1 year ago
I remember studying the EU Data Protection Directive and how it set a standard for privacy laws in Europe, but did it have a global impact?
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Freeman
1 year ago
I think the OECD Privacy Principles might be the answer since they were influential globally, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Helga
1 year ago
Ah, the OECD Privacy Principles - that's the one! I remember learning about that as a key global standard for data privacy. Definitely going with that answer.
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Michell
1 year ago
The Code of Fair Information Practices sounds familiar, but I can't recall if that specifically became a foundation for privacy globally. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Rossana
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I know the EU Data Protection Directive is important, but I'm not sure if that's considered the foundation for global privacy principles.
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Kathryn
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is the OECD Privacy Principles, since that's a well-known international framework for data privacy.
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Evan
1 year ago
I agree with Pok, it has had a significant impact globally.
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Jarvis
1 year ago
Hmm, let me think... I'm going with D. The OECD principles are the way to go. They're like the privacy Bible, am I right?
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Simona
1 year ago
D, definitely. The OECD principles are the gold standard for privacy practices. Anyone who doesn't know this is living under a rock!
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Nan
10 months ago
True, but OECD is more widely recognized globally.
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Glendora
10 months ago
What about the EU Directive? It's also important.
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Dulce
10 months ago
For sure! They set the bar high for privacy.
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Bettyann
11 months ago
I agree, the OECD principles are crucial!
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Pok
1 year ago
I think the EU Data Protection Directive.
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Hubert
1 year ago
I'm torn between B and D, but I think the OECD principles have had a more global impact. The EU Directive is important, but the OECD's work has been truly influential worldwide.
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Stanford
1 year ago
Yes, the EU Data Protection Directive is important, but the OECD's work has been more influential worldwide.
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Meghann
1 year ago
I agree, the OECD Privacy Principles have definitely had a more global impact.
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Luisa
1 year ago
The OECD Privacy Principles seem like the way to go. They're the most comprehensive and widely recognized framework for data privacy.
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Aron
1 year ago
A) The Personal Data Ordinance.