Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) — Question 16

How do privacy audits differ from privacy assessments?

Answer options

• A. They are non-binding.
• B. They are evidence-based.
• C. They are based on standards.
• D. They are conducted by external parties.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because privacy audits are conducted using concrete evidence to evaluate compliance and effectiveness, whereas privacy assessments may not necessarily rely on this type of evidence. Options A, C, and D describe characteristics that can apply to both audits and assessments, making them incorrect in this context.