Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 586

From an information security perspective, legal issues associated with a transborder flow of technology-related items are MOST often related to:

Answer options

• A. website transactions and taxation
• B. encryption tools and personal data.
• C. lack of competition and free trade.
• D. software patches and corporate data.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as encryption tools and personal data are critical in legal discussions about cross-border technology transfer, especially regarding privacy laws. Options A, C, and D, while related to technology, do not directly address the specific legal issues that arise with transborder flows of technology-related items.