CDPSE · Question #406
Which of the following is the MOST important reason for an organization to establish a framework for privacy audits?
The correct answer is A. To confirm the effectiveness of the privacy program. The primary purpose of a privacy audit framework is to confirm and demonstrate effectiveness of the privacy program in achieving objectives and regulatory compliance. Historical breaches (B) and benchmarking (D) are by-products; maximizing staff effort (C) is about audit efficien
Question
Which of the following is the MOST important reason for an organization to establish a framework for privacy audits?
Options
- ATo confirm the effectiveness of the privacy program
- BTo provide insight to historical privacy breaches and incidents
- CTo maximize audit staff attention on the highest risks
- DTo benchmark against historical information and trends
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A94% (49)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
The primary purpose of a privacy audit framework is to confirm and demonstrate effectiveness of the privacy program in achieving objectives and regulatory compliance. Historical breaches (B) and benchmarking (D) are by-products; maximizing staff effort (C) is about audit efficiency, not program assurance. "Privacy audits validate the effectiveness and compliance of the privacy program."
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