Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) — Question 119

If an organization maintains a separate ethics office, to whom would its officer typically report to in order to retain the greatest degree of independence?

Answer options

• A. The Board of Directors.
• B. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• C. The Human Resources (HR) Director.
• D. The organization's General Counsel.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The ethics officer should report to the Board of Directors to maintain objectivity and independence from day-to-day management. Reporting to positions like the CFO, HR Director, or General Counsel could create conflicts of interest or reduce the officer's ability to operate independently.