Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 52
The FTC often negotiates consent decrees with companies found to be in violation of privacy principles. How does this benefit both parties involved?
Answer options
- A. It standardizes the amount of fines.
- B. It simplifies the audit requirements.
- C. It avoids potentially harmful publicity.
- D. It spares the expense of going to trial.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D because consent decrees allow companies to avoid the significant legal expenses and uncertainties of a trial. While options A, B, and C may have some relevance, they do not directly address the primary benefit of reducing costs and risks associated with litigation.