Discuss IAPP CIPT Exam Topic 3 Question 117

Which of the following occurs when an individual takes a specific observable action to indicate and confirm that they give permission for their information to be processed?

AExpress consent.

BImplied consent.

CInformed notice.

DAuthorized notice.

Suggested Answer: A

Option A: Express consent occurs when an individual takes a specific, observable action, such as signing a document or clicking an 'I agree' button online, to give explicit permission for their information to be processed. This type of consent is clear and unambiguous.

Option B: Implied consent is inferred from an individual's actions, such as when they provide information voluntarily without a specific action indicating consent.

Option C: Informed notice refers to providing individuals with information about how their data will be used, but it does not itself constitute consent.

Option D: Authorized notice is not a standard term in data protection and privacy contexts.

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18 comments · newest first

Yolando 2 months ago

I might stick with B for some scenarios though.

Lorenza 3 months ago

Makes sense, I’ll go with A too.

Chery 3 months ago

Yes, it’s about clarity in consent.

Yolando 3 months ago

I see your point, express is stronger.

Lorenza 3 months ago

Exactly, express means they really want it.

Chery 3 months ago

True, but express is more about active permission.

Yolando 3 months ago

But what about B) Implied consent? It’s also valid in some cases.

Lorenza 4 months ago

I agree, it’s clear and direct.

Chery 4 months ago

I think it's A) Express consent.

Yuki 4 months ago

I agree with Eden, express consent is the way to go!

Stefany 4 months ago

Wait, is express consent really that straightforward?

Lai 4 months ago

Seems like a no-brainer, right?

Idella 6 months ago

I thought it was B) Implied consent.

Eden 6 months ago

Definitely A) Express consent.

Jospeh 7 months ago

I’m leaning towards express consent too, but I wonder if there are nuances that could make it a trick question.

Judy 7 months ago

I feel like express consent is the most straightforward answer here, but I could be mixing it up with informed notice.

Lea 7 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think implied consent was mentioned as a way people can give permission without saying it outright.

Raymon 7 months ago

I think this might be about express consent, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right term for giving permission directly.

IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 3 Question 117 Discussion