CIPP-C IAPP Exam Lab Questions

In 2007, four employees of TELUS Communications Corporation filed a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada in connection with the collection of their urine samples. This case involved concerns about privacy and the appropriateness of collecting biological samples for drug testing purposes. The issue raised questions about the balance between workplace safety and privacy rights, highlighting the sensitivity and potential intrusiveness of collecting such personal information. The complaint underscored the need for clear policies and justifications when sensitive personal data, particularly biometric data, is collected by employers.

Before an individual requester can commence a court application relating to the denial of access to personal information under the control of a federal government institution, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada must have completed an investigation and issued a report. This procedural step is crucial because it ensures that the administrative avenues for resolving access disputes are exhausted before judicial intervention is sought. The Privacy Commissioner's report may provide findings and recommendations that could resolve the matter without the need for court proceedings, or it might clarify the issues and the reasons behind the denial, thereby informing any subsequent legal challenges.

Translating the hotel's registration page into German based on the visitor's IP address is most likely to result in a finding that the boutique hotel in Montreal is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This action could be interpreted as targeting European Union residents specifically, thereby bringing the hotel’s activities within the scope of the GDPR. Actions like language customization based on geographic location explicitly target individuals within the EU, demonstrating intent to offer services directly to these consumers, a key criterion for GDPR applicability.

In Ontario, the handling of personal information in the context of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) for municipalities, or the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) for provincial institutions, including hospitals. These acts typically allow for the disclosure of employment-related information, such as employee name, title, and designation, as this information is considered related to the individual's professional role rather than their personal life. Employee personal cell phone numbers and feedback about the employee from a colleague, however, are considered personal information and are generally protected from disclosure. Therefore, the statement "Employee name, title, and designation can be released as it is not classified as personal information" (Option C) is accurate.