Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 25

Which of the following is a federal law enacted in the US to control the ways that financial institutions deal with the private information of individuals?

Answer options

• A. SOX
• B. HIPAA 1996
• C. GLBA
• D. PCI DSS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is GLBA, which specifically addresses the privacy of consumer financial information. SOX is related to corporate governance, HIPAA focuses on health information privacy, and PCI DSS pertains to payment card data security, making them irrelevant to the question of financial institutions and private information.