Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 134

What is a legal document approved by a judge that formalizes an agreement between a governmental agency and an adverse party called?

Answer options

• A. A consent decree
• B. Stare decisis decree
• C. A judgment rider
• D. Common law judgment

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A consent decree, is a legally binding agreement that is approved by the court to resolve a dispute between a government agency and another party. The other options, such as Stare decisis decree, A judgment rider, and Common law judgment, do not represent the formalized agreements between agencies and adverse parties, making them incorrect in this context.