Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 133

What is the most important requirement to fulfill when transferring data out of an organization?

Answer options

• A. Ensuring the organization sending the data controls how the data is tagged by the receiver.
• B. Ensuring the organization receiving the data performs a privacy impact assessment.
• C. Ensuring the commitments made to the data owner are followed.
• D. Extending the data retention schedule as needed.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because adhering to the commitments made to the data owner ensures that the data is handled according to their expectations and legal requirements. The other options, while important, do not address the fundamental obligation to respect the agreements made with the data owner regarding data usage and protection.