Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 141

Which of the following describes the most likely risk for a company developing a privacy policy with standards that are much higher than its competitors?

Answer options

• A. Being more closely scrutinized for any breaches of policy
• B. Getting accused of discriminatory practices
• C. Attracting skepticism from auditors
• D. Having a security system failure

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because a company with higher standards may face increased scrutiny to ensure compliance with its own policies. Other options, while possible concerns, do not specifically relate to the impact of having stricter privacy standards compared to competitors.