Latest IAPP CIPM Exam Questions and Answers, 2025 Update

Question #1

Which of the following helps build trust with customers and stakeholders?

A. Only publish what is legally necessary to reduce your liability

B. Enable customers to view and change their own personal information within a dedicated portal

C. Publish your privacy policy using broad language to ensure all of your organization’s activities are captured

D. Provide a dedicated privacy space with the privacy policy, explanatory documents and operation frameworks

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Correct Answer: C

Question #2

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: Edufox has hosted an annual convention of users of its famous e-learning software platform, and over time, it has become a grand event. It fills one of the large downtown conference hotels and overflows into the others, with several thousand attendees enjoying three days of presentations, panel discussions and networking. The convention is the centerpiece of the company's product rollout schedule and a great training opportunity for current user

A. Implement a more comprehensive suite of information security controls than the one used by the vendor

B. Ask the vendor for verifiable information about their privacy protections so weaknesses can be identified

C. Develop security protocols for the vendor and mandate that they be deployed

D. Insist on an audit of the vendor's privacy procedures and safeguards

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Correct Answer: B

Question #3

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: John is the new privacy officer at the prestigious international law firm C A&M LLP. A&M LLP is very proud of its reputation in the practice areas of Trusts & Estates and Merger & Acquisition in both U.S. and Europe. During lunch with a colleague from the Information Technology department, John heard that the Head of IT, Derrick, is about to outsource the firm's email continuity service to their existing email security vendor C MessageSafe. Bein

A. MessageSafe must apply due diligence before trusting Cloud Inc

B. MessageSafe must flow-down its data protection contract terms with A&M LLP to Cloud Inc

C. MessageSafe must apply appropriate security controls on the cloud infrastructure

D. MessageSafe must notify A&M LLP of a data breach

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Correct Answer: B

Question #4

For an organization that has just experienced a data breach, what might be the least relevant metric for a company's privacy and governance team?

A. The number of security patches applied to company devices

B. The number of privacy rights requests that have been exercised

C. The number of Privacy Impact Assessments that have been completed

D. The number of employees who have completed data awareness training

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Correct Answer: A

Question #5

In addition to regulatory requirements and business practices, what important factors must a global privacy strategy consider?

A. Monetary exchange

B. Geographic features

C. Political history

D. Cultural norms

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Correct Answer: D

Question #6

Why were the nongovernmental privacy organizations, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), established?

A. To promote consumer confidence in the Internet industry

B. To improve the user experience during online shopping

C. To protect civil liberties and raise consumer awareness

D. To promote security on the Internet through strong encryption

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Correct Answer: C

Question #7

In regards to the collection of personal data conducted by an organization, what must the data subject be allowed to do?

A. Evaluate the qualifications of a third-party processor before any data is transferred to that processor

B. Obtain a guarantee of prompt notification in instances involving unauthorized access of the data

C. Set a time-limit as to how long the personal data may be stored by the organization

D. Challenge the authenticity of the personal data and have it corrected if needed

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Correct Answer: D

Question #8

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), what must be included in a written agreement between the controller and processor in relation to processing conducted on the controller's behalf?

A. An obligation on the processor to report any personal data breach to the controller within 72 hours

B. An obligation on both parties to report any serious personal data breach to the supervisory authority

C. An obligation on both parties to agree to a termination of the agreement if the other party is responsible for a personal data breach

D. An obligation on the processor to assist the controller in complying with the controller's obligations to notify the supervisory authority about personal data breaches

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Correct Answer: A

Question #9

In privacy protection, what is a "covered entity"?

A. Personal data collected by a privacy organization

B. An organization subject to the privacy provisions of HIPAcorrect

C. A privacy office or team fully responsible for protecting personal information

D. Hidden gaps in privacy protection that may go unnoticed without expert analysis

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Correct Answer: B

Question #10

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: For 15 years, Albert has worked at Treasure Box C a mail order company in the United States (U.S.) that used to sell decorative candles around the world, but has recently decided to limit its shipments to customers in the 48 contiguous states. Despite his years of experience, Albert is often overlooked for managerial positions. His frustration about not being promoted, coupled with his recent interest in issues of privacy protection, have motiva

A. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

B. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)correct

C. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Correct Answer: B

Question #11

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: Manasa is a product manager at Omnipresent Omnimedia, where she is responsible for leading the development of the company's flagship product, the Handy Helper. The Handy Helper is an application that can be used in the home to manage family calendars, do online shopping, and schedule doctor appointments. After having had a successful launch in the United States, the Handy Helper is about to be made available for purchase worldwide. The packaging

A. Obtain express written consent from users of the Handy Helper regarding marketing

B. Work with Sanjay to review any necessary privacy requirements to be built into the product

C. Certify that the Handy Helper meets the requirements of the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework

D. Build the artificial intelligence feature so that users would not have to input sensitive information into the Handy Helper

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Correct Answer: B

Question #12

What is the name for the privacy strategy model that describes delegated decision making?

A. De-centralized

B. De-functionalized

C. Hybrid

D. Matrix

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Correct Answer: A

Question #13

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: Edufox has hosted an annual convention of users of its famous e-learning software platform, and over time, it has become a grand event. It fills one of the large downtown conference hotels and overflows into the others, with several thousand attendees enjoying three days of presentations, panel discussions and networking. The convention is the centerpiece of the company's product rollout schedule and a great training opportunity for current user

A. Requiring the vendor to complete a questionnaire assessing International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 compliance

B. Conducting a physical audit of the vendor's facilities

C. Conducting a penetration test of the vendor's data security structure

D. Examining investigation records of any breaches the vendor has experienced

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Correct Answer: A

Question #14

What are you doing if you succumb to "overgeneralization" when analyzing data from metrics?

A. Using data that is too broad to capture specific meanings

B. Possessing too many types of data to perform a valid analysis

C. Using limited data in an attempt to support broad conclusions

D. Trying to use several measurements to gauge one aspect of a program

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Correct Answer: C

Question #15

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: Edufox has hosted an annual convention of users of its famous e-learning software platform, and over time, it has become a grand event. It fills one of the large downtown conference hotels and overflows into the others, with several thousand attendees enjoying three days of presentations, panel discussions and networking. The convention is the centerpiece of the company's product rollout schedule and a great training opportunity for current user

A. Include appropriate language about privacy protection in vendor contracts

B. Perform a privacy audit on any vendor under consideration

C. Require that a person trained in privacy protection be part of all vendor selection teams

D. Do business only with vendors who are members of privacy trade associations

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Correct Answer: C

Question #16

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: It's just what you were afraid of. Without consulting you, the information technology director at your organization launched a new initiative to encourage employees to use personal devices for conducting business. The initiative made purchasing a new, high-specification laptop computer an attractive option, with discounted laptops paid for as a payroll deduction spread over a year of paychecks. The organization is also paying the sales taxes. It

A. Interview the person reporting the incident following a standard protocol

B. Call the police to investigate even if you are unsure a crime occurred

C. Investigate the background of the person reporting the incident

D. Check company records of the latest backups to see what data may be recoverable

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Correct Answer: A

Question #17

Which is TRUE about the scope and authority of data protection oversight authorities?

A. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) of Canada has the right to impose financial sanctions on violators

B. All authority in the European Union rests with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)

C. No one agency officially oversees the enforcement of privacy regulations in the United States

D. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Privacy Frameworks require all member nations to designate a national data protection authority

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Correct Answer: A

Question #18

An executive for a multinational online retail company in the United States is looking for guidance in developing her company's privacy program beyond what is specifically required by law. What would be the most effective resource for the executive to consult?

A. Internal auditors

B. Industry frameworks

C. Oversight organizations

D. Breach notifications from competitors

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Correct Answer: B

Question #19

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which situation would be LEAST likely to require a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?

A. A health clinic processing its patients’ genetic and health data

B. The use of a camera system to monitor driving behavior on highways

C. A Human Resources department using a tool to monitor its employees’ internet activity

D. An online magazine using a mailing list to send a generic daily digest to marketing emailscorrect

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Correct Answer: D

Question #20

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: Henry Home Furnishings has built high-end furniture for nearly forty years. However, the new owner, Anton, has found some degree of disorganization after touring the company headquarters. His uncle Henry had always focused on production C not data processing C and Anton is concerned. In several storage rooms, he has found paper files, disks, and old computers that appear to contain the personal data of current and former employees and customers.

A. His initiative to achieve regulatory compliance

B. His intention to transition to electronic storage

C. His objective for zero loss of personal information

D. His intention to send notice letters to customers and employees

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Correct Answer: C

Question #21

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: Manasa is a product manager at Omnipresent Omnimedia, where she is responsible for leading the development of the company's flagship product, the Handy Helper. The Handy Helper is an application that can be used in the home to manage family calendars, do online shopping, and schedule doctor appointments. After having had a successful launch in the United States, the Handy Helper is about to be made available for purchase worldwide. The packaging

A. Sanjay should advise the distributor that Omnipresent Omnimedia has certified to the Privacy Shield Framework and there should be no issues

B. Sanjay should work with Manasa to review and remediate the Handy Helper as a gating item before it is released

C. Sanjay should document the data life cycle of the data collected by the Handy Helper

D. Sanjay should write a privacy policy to include with the Handy Helper user guide

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Correct Answer: B

Question #22

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: John is the new privacy officer at the prestigious international law firm C A&M LLP. A&M LLP is very proud of its reputation in the practice areas of Trusts & Estates and Merger & Acquisition in both U.S. and Europe. During lunch with a colleague from the Information Technology department, John heard that the Head of IT, Derrick, is about to outsource the firm's email continuity service to their existing email security vendor C MessageSafe. Bein

A. Privacy compliance

B. Security commitment

C. Certifications to relevant frameworks

D. Data breach notification to A&M LL

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Correct Answer: C

Question #23

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: As the Director of data protection for Consolidated Records Corporation, you are justifiably pleased with your accomplishments so far. Your hiring was precipitated by warnings from regulatory agencies following a series of relatively minor data breaches that could easily have been worse. However, you have not had a reportable incident for the three years that you have been with the company. In fact, you consider your program a model that others

A. Data Lifecycle Management Standards

B. United Nations Privacy Agency Standards

C. International Organization for Standardization 9000 Series

D. International Organization for Standardization 27000 Series

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Correct Answer: D

Question #24

What should be the first major goal of a company developing a new privacy program?

A. To survey potential funding sources for privacy team resources

B. To schedule conversations with executives of affected departments

C. To identify potential third-party processors of the organization's information

D. To create Data Lifecycle Management policies and procedures to limit data collection

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Correct Answer: D

Question #25

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: Natalia, CFO of the Nationwide Grill restaurant chain, had never seen her fellow executives so anxious. Last week, a data processing firm used by the company reported that its system may have been hacked, and customer data such as names, addresses, and birthdays may have been compromised. Although the attempt was proven unsuccessful, the scare has prompted several Nationwide Grill executives to Question the company's privacy program at today's m

A. Requiring the vendor to perform periodic internal audits

B. Specifying mandatory data protection practices in vendor contracts

C. Keeping the majority of processing activities within the organization

D. Obtaining customer consent for any third-party processing of personal data

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Correct Answer: B

Question #26

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: John is the new privacy officer at the prestigious international law firm C A&M LLP. A&M LLP is very proud of its reputation in the practice areas of Trusts & Estates and Merger & Acquisition in both U.S. and Europe. During lunch with a colleague from the Information Technology department, John heard that the Head of IT, Derrick, is about to outsource the firm's email continuity service to their existing email security vendor C MessageSafe. Bein

A. Cloud Inc

B. MessageSafe is liable if Cloud Inc

C. Cloud Inc

D. A&M LLP's service contract must be amended to list Cloud Inc

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Correct Answer: A

Question #27

An organization's privacy officer was just notified by the benefits manager that she accidentally sent out the retirement enrollment report of all employees to a wrong vendor. Which of the following actions should the privacy officer take first?

A. Perform a risk of harm analysis

B. Report the incident to law enforcement

C. Contact the recipient to delete the email

D. Send firm-wide email notification to employees

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Correct Answer: A

Question #28

Which term describes a piece of personal data that alone may not identify an individual?

A. Unbundled datacorrect

B. A singularity

C. Non-aggregated infopoint

D. A single attribute

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Correct Answer: A

Question #29

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next question: For 15 years, Albert has worked at Treasure Box C a mail order company in the United States (U.S.) that used to sell decorative candles around the world, but has recently decided to limit its shipments to customers in the 48 contiguous states. Despite his years of experience, Albert is often overlooked for managerial positions. His frustration about not being promoted, coupled with his recent interest in issues of privacy protection, have motiva

A. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

B. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)correct

C. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Correct Answer: B

Question #30

SCENARIO Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION: It's just what you were afraid of. Without consulting you, the information technology director at your organization launched a new initiative to encourage employees to use personal devices for conducting business. The initiative made purchasing a new, high-specification laptop computer an attractive option, with discounted laptops paid for as a payroll deduction spread over a year of paychecks. The organization is also paying the sales taxes. It

A. User risk training

B. Biometric security

C. Encryption of the data

D. Frequent data backups

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Correct Answer: C

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