Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 172

Which statute is considered part of U.S. federal privacy law?

Answer options

• A. The Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• B. SB 1386.
• C. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
• D. The e-Privacy Directive.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a key statute that governs the collection and use of consumer credit information, making it a central piece of U.S. federal privacy law. The other options, while relevant to privacy, do not fall under U.S. federal law; SB 1386 is a California state law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act applies to Canada, and the e-Privacy Directive is a European regulation.