Exam CIPP-US topic 1 question 91 discussion

Option D. The right of individuals harmed by a violation of a law to file a lawsuit against the violation. A private right of action means that individuals and corporations may bring cases to court for violations of a specific law. If a law does not contain a private right of action, it is up to state and federal authorities to prosecute violations of a law. For example, FERPA does not contain a private right of action, so students who suffer data breaches may not sue institutions under FERPA. The U.S. Department of Education(DOL) can bring enforcement actions in such a case. HIPAA and the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA) contain privacy provisions but do not include a “private right of action.” The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which protects the private information of California residents, DOES CONTAIN a “private right of action.” Under CCPA, an individual can sue an organization they believe has violated their right to privacy