Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 156

Which of the following is most likely to provide privacy protection to private-sector employees in the United States?

Answer options

• A. State law, contract law, and tort law
• B. The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act)
• C. Amendments one, four, and five of the U.S. Constitution
• D. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Correct answer: A

Explanation

State law, contract law, and tort law are the most significant sources of privacy protection for private-sector employees, as they govern various aspects of employment relationships. The FTC Act primarily focuses on consumer protection rather than employee privacy. The U.S. Constitution's amendments mainly apply to government actions and do not directly address private-sector employee privacy. HHS is involved in health information privacy but does not cover overall employee privacy in the private sector.