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CIPM Exam - Question 227


When developing a privacy program and selecting a program sponsor or "champion" the least important consideration should be that they?

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When selecting a program sponsor or 'champion' for a privacy program, the most critical considerations are their authority to approve policy and provide funding, their effectiveness as an advocate with an understanding of privacy importance, and their accountability for privacy-related decisions. Being part of the organization's top management, while potentially beneficial, is the least important consideration because it does not inherently guarantee the ability to shape policy, secure funding, or effectively advocate for privacy issues.

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0ef35efOption: D
Jan 14, 2025

The least important consideration when selecting a privacy program sponsor is whether they have direct accountability for privacy and security decisions. While this is important for roles like the CPO or DPO, a program sponsor’s primary role is to advocate for privacy and secure support for the privacy program at the executive level. Therefore, D. Have accountability for the organization's privacy and/or information security, risk, compliance, or legal decisions is the least critical consideration.

mgmferreira
Jul 19, 2024

Letra C

9385ae2Option: D
Jan 19, 2025

D. For sure the answer is not A. You want an executive leader to be able to speak and advocate their peers for privacy program buy in.

fightingpotatoOption: A
Apr 11, 2025

Accountability ensures privacy is tied into overall governance and risk frameworks.