Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 270

An organization is designing a new system that allows its helpdesk to remotely connect to the device of an individual to provide support. Which of the following will be a privacy technologist’s primary concern?

Answer options

• A. The amount of time before the connection terminates
• B. The type of encryption used between the end user and helpdesk.
• C. The location of the helpdesk to identify cross border data transfers.
• D. The lack of a prompt to obtain consent from the end user to access the device.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, is crucial because obtaining consent from the end user is a fundamental aspect of privacy and data protection. Without explicit consent, accessing the device can lead to violations of privacy laws and trust issues. The other options, while important, do not directly address the necessity of user consent for accessing personal devices.