Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 152

Which is an exception to the general prohibitions on telephone monitoring that exist under the U.S. Wiretap Act?

Answer options

• A. Call center exception
• B. Inter-company communications exception
• C. Ordinary course of business exception
• D. Internet calls exception

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, refers to the 'Ordinary course of business exception,' which allows monitoring if it is done as part of standard operational practices. The other options do not specifically outline exceptions recognized by the U.S. Wiretap Act, making them incorrect in this context.