Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 174

In day to day interactions with technology, consumers are presented with privacy choices. Which of the following best represents the Privacy by Design (PbD) methodology of letting the user choose a non-zero-sum choice?

Answer options

• A. Using images, words, and contexts to elicit positive feelings that result in proactive behavior, thus eliminating negativity and biases.
• B. Providing plain-language design choices that elicit privacy-related responses, helping users avoid errors and minimize the negative consequences of errors when they do occur.
• C. Displaying the percentage of users that chose a particular option, thus enabling the user to choose the most preferred option.
• D. Using contexts, antecedent events, and other priming concepts to assist the user in making a better privacy choice.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, emphasizes the importance of clear and understandable design choices that help users navigate privacy-related decisions effectively, thereby minimizing errors. Options A, C, and D do not focus on providing plain-language choices or directly addressing how users can avoid negative consequences of errors in privacy settings, which is central to the PbD methodology.