CFE – Investigation — Question 47

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about the privacy of information shared through social media?

Answer options

• A. Hacking or breaking into information on social media sites that is restricted as private could result in liability for fraud examiners due to violation of users’ privacy rights.
• B. A fraud examiner cannot be held liable for violating a user’s privacy rights if they hack or break into areas of a social networking site designated as private because all social media information is public.
• C. The Privacy of Social Networks Treaty is a binding international treaty that makes it illegal for law enforcement to seek social media log-in credentials from users.
• D. To access any user-posted information on social media sites, fraud examiners must obtain some type of legal order from the jurisdiction in which the user resides.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Option C is correct because the Privacy of Social Networks Treaty establishes protections against law enforcement seeking user credentials. Option A is incorrect as it implies liability only for fraud examiners without acknowledging the treaty. Option B is false since not all social media information is public, and option D is misleading, as legal orders may not always be necessary depending on jurisdiction.