Exam CIPP-US topic 1 question 30 discussion

IT'S ORIGINAL PURPOSE WAS TO ENFORCE ANTITRUST LAWS

I just realized that there is a voting comment option where you can select the answer choice letter. Apologies for duplicating my comment. The question is asking about the ORIGINAL purpose of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The original purpose of the Federal Trade Commission Act was to enforce antitrust laws and prevent unfair competition in the marketplace. Over time, the FTC’s role has expanded to include consumer protection and privacy enforcement, but these were not its initial focus. Here is how the IAPP textbook puts it: "The FTC was founded in 1914 to enforce antitrust laws, and its general consumer protection mission was established by a statutory change in 1938." Therefore, the correct answer is C. To enforce antitrust laws. Reference: The IAPP textbook, U.S. Private-Sector Privacy, 4th Edition, 2024, Section 5.3.

The question is asking about the ORIGINAL purpose of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The original purpose of the Federal Trade Commission Act was to enforce antitrust laws and prevent unfair competition in the marketplace. Over time, the FTC’s role has expanded to include consumer protection and privacy enforcement, but these were not its initial focus. Here is how the IAPP textbook puts it: "The FTC was founded in 1914 to enforce antitrust laws, and its general consumer protection mission was established by a statutory change in 1938." Therefore, the correct answer is C. To enforce antitrust laws. Reference: The IAPP textbook, U.S. Private-Sector Privacy, 4th Edition, 2024, Section 5.3.

The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The Commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that could lead to higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation. Whether combating telemarketing fraud, Internet scams or price-fixing schemes, the FTC’s mission is to protect consumers and promote competition.

IAPP book, Section 3.3, first sentence. "The FTC was founded in 1914 to enforce antitrust laws, and its general consumer protection mission was established by a statutory change in 1938." In particular in considering this answer, note that the FTC Act was initially passed in 1914.

per the FTC Board, it was do protect the consumer.