Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 200

What is the purpose of a cure provision in a state data privacy law?

Answer options

• A. To allow a business a limited timeframe to fix alleged violations before facing enforcement.
• B. To allow consumers a period of time to discover their data has been mishandled.
• C. To allow a state to initiate formal enforcement actions for a fixed time period.
• D. To allow certain provisions of a law to expire after a defined time period.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a cure provision provides businesses with an opportunity to rectify any alleged violations within a specified timeframe before enforcement actions are taken. Options B and C incorrectly focus on consumer rights and state enforcement timelines without mentioning the business's opportunity to correct violations, while option D pertains to the expiration of laws rather than remedying violations.