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CCSP Question #668: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Generally accepted privacy principles. GAPP stands for Generally Accepted Privacy Principles, a framework developed jointly by Canadian and American accounting associations. It provides a set of principles for managing and preventing risks to data and customer privacy, guiding organizations in establishing robust priv

Submitted by manish99· Apr 18, 2026Legal, Risk and Compliance

Question

The GAPP framework was developed through a joint effort between the major Canadian and American professional accounting associations in order to assist their members with managing and preventing risks to the privacy of their data and customers. Which of the following is the meaning of GAPP?

Options

  • AGeneral accounting personal privacy
  • BGenerally accepted privacy practices
  • CGenerally accepted privacy principles
  • DGeneral accounting privacy policies

Explanation

GAPP stands for Generally Accepted Privacy Principles, a framework developed jointly by Canadian and American accounting associations. It provides a set of principles for managing and preventing risks to data and customer privacy, guiding organizations in establishing robust privacy programs.

Common mistakes.

  • A. "General accounting personal privacy" is not the correct expansion of the GAPP acronym.
  • B. "Generally accepted privacy practices" is similar but "principles" is the officially recognized term.
  • D. "General accounting privacy policies" is not the correct expansion of the GAPP acronym.

Concept tested. GAPP framework acronym

Reference. https://www.aicpa.org/resources/toolkit/information-technology-kit

Topics

#GAPP#Privacy Frameworks#Data Privacy#Compliance

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