Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 15

What was the original purpose of the Federal Trade Commission Act?

Answer options

• A. To ensure privacy rights of U.S. citizens
• B. To protect consumers
• C. To enforce antitrust laws
• D. To negotiate consent decrees with companies violating personal privacy

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the Federal Trade Commission Act was established primarily to enforce antitrust laws to prevent unfair business practices and promote competition. Options A, B, and D, while related to consumer rights and privacy, do not reflect the main intent of the act, which focuses on antitrust enforcement.