CFE – Investigation — Question 69

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

Answer options

• A. The Social Media Privacy Treaty is a binding international treaty that makes it illegal for employers to seek social media log-in credentials from job applicants and employees.
• B. If fraud examiners access information that is posted on a social media site without authorization, they could be held liable for invasion of privacy by false light (creating a misleading perception).
• C. A fraud examiner cannot be held liable for violating a user's privacy if they hack or break into areas of the site that the user designated as private because all social media information is public.
• D. It is legal to search for information that is posted and made available to the public.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because accessing information on social media without permission can lead to liability for invasion of privacy, specifically under false light claims. Option A is incorrect as the Social Media Privacy Treaty does not exist in a binding form. Option C is false because even if information is on social media, users have rights to privacy regarding their private settings. Option D is true but does not address the nuances of privacy violations, making it less accurate than option B.