Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 16

Which federal law or regulation preempts state law?

Answer options

• A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• B. Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act
• C. Telemarketing Sales Rule
• D. Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (B) is designed to regulate commercial email and can preempt certain state laws regarding this issue. The other options, while significant in their respective areas, do not have the same overriding effect on state law regarding unsolicited marketing communications.