Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 192

Machine-learning based solutions present a privacy risk because?

Answer options

• A. Training data used during the training phase is compromised.
• B. The solution may contain inherent bias from the developers.
• C. The decision-making process used by the solution is not documented.
• D. Machine-learning solutions introduce more vulnerabilities than other software.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because if the decision-making process of a machine-learning solution is not documented, it raises concerns about transparency and accountability, which can lead to privacy risks. Options A and B address issues related to data and bias, while D discusses vulnerabilities in a broader sense, but they do not directly relate to the specific privacy risk tied to undocumented decision-making.