Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 40

In which situation is a company operating under the assumption of implied consent?

Answer options

• A. An employer contacts the professional references provided on an applicant’s resume
• B. An online retailer subscribes new customers to an e-mail list by default
• C. A landlord uses the information on a completed rental application to run a credit report
• D. A retail clerk asks a customer to provide a zip code at the check-out counter

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because contacting professional references is typically considered a standard practice that implies consent from the applicant. Option B is incorrect as subscribing customers to an email list by default may violate consent norms. Options C and D do not involve implied consent but rather explicit consent requirements for credit checks and customer information collection, respectively.