CIPP-US · Question #118
In 2011, the FTC announced a settlement with Google regarding its social networking service Google Buzz. The FTC alleged that in the process of launching the service, the company did all of the…
The correct answer is D. Failed to employ sufficient security safeguards. The FTC alleged that Google violated its own privacy policies, engaged in deceptive trade practices, and failed to comply with Safe Harbor principles when it launched Google Buzz, a social networking service that automatically enrolled Gmail users and exposed their email…
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In 2011, the FTC announced a settlement with Google regarding its social networking service Google Buzz. The FTC alleged that in the process of launching the service, the company did all of the following EXCEPT?
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- AViolated its own privacy policies.
- BEngaged in deceptive trade practices.
- CFailed to comply with Safe Harbor principles.
- DFailed to employ sufficient security safeguards.
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(37 responses)- A8% (3)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D84% (31)
Explanation
The FTC alleged that Google violated its own privacy policies, engaged in deceptive trade practices, and failed to comply with Safe Harbor principles when it launched Google Buzz, a social networking service that automatically enrolled Gmail users and exposed their email contacts and other personal information without their consent or control. The FTC did not allege that Google failed to employ sufficient security safeguards, although it did require Google to implement a comprehensive privacy program and submit to regular privacy audits as part of the
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