Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 14

Which jurisdiction must courts have in order to hear a particular case?

Answer options

• A. Subject matter jurisdiction and regulatory jurisdiction
• B. Subject matter jurisdiction and professional jurisdiction
• C. Personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction
• D. Personal jurisdiction and professional jurisdiction

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because a court must have both personal jurisdiction, which relates to the authority over the parties involved, and subject matter jurisdiction, which relates to the authority over the type of case being heard. The other options do not correctly pair the necessary jurisdictions for a court to have the authority to hear a case.