Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C) — Question 2

Which organization was the primary influence in the development of Canadian privacy with their publication of a set of eight privacy principles?

Answer options

• A. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
• B. The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).
• C. The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT).
• D. The Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) was pivotal in establishing a set of eight privacy principles that guided Canadian privacy legislation. The other organizations, while influential in various areas, did not specifically contribute to the foundational privacy principles in Canada as the CSA did.