Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 130

Which of the following became a foundation for privacy principles and practices of countries and organizations across the globe?

Answer options

• A. The Personal Data Ordinance.
• B. The EU Data Protection Directive.
• C. The Code of Fair Information Practices.
• D. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Privacy Principles.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Privacy Principles laid down foundational concepts that many countries and organizations adopted, making D the correct answer. Options A, B, and C, while relevant to privacy, do not have the same global impact as the OECD principles.