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Actual exam question from IAPP's CIPM
Question #: 93
Topic #: 1
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For 15 years, Albert has worked at Treasure Box – a mail order company in the United States (U.S.) that used to sell decorative candles around the world, but has recently decided to limit its shipments to customers in the 48 contiguous states. Despite his years of experience, Albert is often overlooked for managerial positions. His frustration about not being promoted, coupled with his recent interest in issues of privacy protection, have motivated Albert to be an agent of positive change.
He will soon interview for a newly advertised position, and during the interview, Albert plans on making executives aware of lapses in the company’s privacy program. He feels certain he will be rewarded with a promotion for preventing negative consequences resulting from the company’s outdated policies and procedures.
For example, Albert has learned about the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountans)/CICA (Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants) Privacy Maturity Model (PMM). Albert thinks the model is a useful way to measure Treasure Box’s ability to protect personal data. Albert has noticed that Treasure Box fails to meet the requirements of the highest level of maturity of this model; at his interview, Albert will pledge to assist the company with meeting this level in order to provide customers with the most rigorous security available.
Albert does want to show a positive outlook during his interview. He intends to praise the company’s commitment to the security of customer and employee personal data against external threats. However, Albert worries about the high turnover rate within the company, particularly in the area of direct phone marketing. He sees many unfamiliar faces every day who are hired to do the marketing, and he often hears complaints in the lunch room regarding long hours and low pay, as well as what seems to be flagrant disregard for company procedures.
In addition, Treasure Box has had two recent security incidents. The company has responded to the incidents with internal audits and updates to security safeguards. However, profits still seem to be affected and anecdotal evidence indicates that many people still harbor mistrust. Albert wants to help the company recover. He knows there is at least one incident the public in unaware of, although Albert does not know the details. He believes the company’s insistence on keeping the incident a secret could be a further detriment to its reputation. One further way that Albert wants to help Treasure Box regain its stature is by creating a toll-free number for customers, as well as a more efficient procedure for responding to customer concerns by postal mail.
In addition to his suggestions for improvement, Albert believes that his knowledge of the company’s recent business maneuvers will also impress the interviewers. For example, Albert is aware of the company’s intention to acquire a medical supply company in the coming weeks.
With his forward thinking, Albert hopes to convince the managers who will be interviewing him that he is right for the job.
On which of the following topics does Albert most likely need additional knowledge?

  • A. The role of privacy in retail companies
  • B. The necessary maturity level of privacy programs
  • C. The possibility of delegating responsibilities related to privacy
  • D. The requirements for a managerial position with privacy protection duties
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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katizeti
10 months ago
I think that he may need additional knowledge on the necessary maturity level of privacy programs - B.
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carlosbui
1 year ago
should be B
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Ssourav
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: D
A. The role of privacy in retail companies - Albert has shown a good understanding of the importance of privacy in Treasure Box, especially concerning customer data. B. The necessary maturity level of privacy programs - Albert is knowledgeable about the AICPA/CICA Privacy Maturity Model (PMM) and has identified gaps in the company's current maturity level. C. The possibility of delegating responsibilities related to privacy - The scenario doesn't provide direct information on Albert's knowledge or lack thereof regarding delegation. D. The requirements for a managerial position with privacy protection duties - Albert, despite his years at the company, has been repeatedly overlooked for managerial roles. This suggests that while he might be knowledgeable about privacy concerns, he might not be well-acquainted with what is required to manage such duties at the managerial level. Considering the information given, D. The requirements for a managerial position with privacy protection duties still seems like the most appropriate answer.
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emily0922
1 year, 3 months ago
Should be B too, a company does not need to reach the highest level of a maturity model to be compliant/have good practices
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Adyyogi
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: D
- d - because he has no previous experience as a manager or privacy specialist
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Boerenkool
1 year, 8 months ago
Why not b?
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