Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 86

In 2011, the FTC announced a settlement with Google regarding its social networking service Google Buzz. The FTC alleged that in the process of launching the service, the company did all of the following EXCEPT?

Answer options

• A. Violated its own privacy policies.
• B. Engaged in deceptive trade practices.
• C. Failed to comply with Safe Harbor principles.
• D. Failed to employ sufficient security safeguards.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the FTC's allegations focused on privacy policy violations, deceptive practices, and compliance with Safe Harbor, but there was no claim regarding adequate security measures. Options A, B, and C directly relate to the FTC's concerns about how Google handled user privacy and compliance during the launch.