CFE – Law — Question 73

Raj is an employee who works in a jurisdiction that prohibits unreasonable workplace searches and surveillance in areas or items where employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy. In which of the following is Raj MOST LIKELY to have a reasonable expectation of privacy?

Answer options

• A. A filing cabinet in the office lobby
• B. A waste bin in the employee's office
• C. A company-issued tablet computer
• D. A backpack brought from home

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Raj is most likely to have a reasonable expectation of privacy in a filing cabinet in the office lobby, as it is generally understood that personal belongings in private spaces are protected. The other options, such as a waste bin, company-issued tablet, and a backpack, do not provide the same level of privacy expectation due to their location or ownership.