Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 116

A computer user navigates to a page on the Internet. The privacy notice pops up and the user clicks the box to accept cookies, then continues to scroll the page to read the information displayed. This is an example of which type of consent?

Answer options

• A. Explicit
• B. Implicit
• C. Specific
• D. Valid

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Explicit, because the user actively clicked to accept cookies, indicating clear and informed consent. Implicit consent would not require an explicit action, and options C (Specific) and D (Valid) do not accurately describe the nature of the user's consent in this scenario.