Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 45

What type of material is exempt from an individual’s right to disclosure under the Privacy Act?

Answer options

• A. Material required by statute to be maintained and used solely for research purposes.
• B. Material reporting investigative efforts to prevent unlawful persecution of an individual.
• C. Material used to determine potential collaboration with foreign governments in negotiation of trade deals.
• D. Material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the Privacy Act exempts certain materials that are crucial for protecting individuals from wrongful persecution. Options A, C, and D do not pertain specifically to the prevention of unlawful persecution and are thus not exempt under the Privacy Act.