Of the following, who should be PRIMARILY accountable for creating an organization’s privacy management strategy?

Of the following, who should be PRIMARILY accountable for creating an organization’s privacy management strategy?
A . Chief data officer (CDO)
B . Privacy steering committee
C . Information security steering committee
D . Chief privacy officer (CPO)

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Some organizations, typically those that manage large amounts of personal information related to employees, customers, or constituents, will employ a chief privacy officer (CPO). Some organizations have a CPO because applicable regulations such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) require it. Other regulations such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the GLBA place a slate of responsibilities upon an organization that compels them to hire an executive responsible for overseeing compliance.

The chief privacy officer (CPO) is the senior executive who is responsible for establishing and maintaining the organization’s privacy vision, strategy, and program. The CPO oversees the development and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, standards, and controls, and ensures that they align with the organization’s business objectives and legal obligations. The CPO also leads the privacy governance structure, such as the privacy steering committee, and coordinates with other stakeholders, such as the chief data officer (CDO), the information security steering committee, and the legal counsel, to ensure that privacy is integrated into all aspects of the organization’s operations.

Reference: CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 21