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CISSP Exam - Question 480


An organization is establishing a privacy program to ensure that personally identifiable information (PII) is properly protected. What is the FIRST action the organization should take to establish the program?

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Correct Answer: A

The first action an organization should take to establish a privacy program to ensure that personally identifiable information (PII) is properly protected is to appoint a senior official to oversee the privacy program. This is because having a designated person with sufficient authority is crucial to drive the initiative, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and provide leadership and accountability in the development and implementation of the privacy program. The senior official's role will be to develop the subsequent strategic plans and allocate resources as needed.

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user009
Feb 27, 2023

The FIRST action an organization should take to establish a privacy program to ensure that personally identifiable information (PII) is properly protected is to appoint a senior official to oversee the privacy program (Option A). The senior official should have the authority to implement and manage the privacy program across the organization. This person should have a clear understanding of the importance of privacy and the relevant laws and regulations that apply to the organization's operations. Appointing a senior official to oversee the privacy program demonstrates the organization's commitment to protecting personal information, and provides clear leadership and accountability for the privacy program.

jackdryan
May 14, 2023

A is correct

emrysOption: A
Mar 28, 2023

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isaac592Option: C
Oct 26, 2023

This is what I found in NIST 800-122: To establish a comprehensive privacy program that addresses the range of privacy issues that organizations may face, organizations should take steps to establish policies and procedures that address all of the Fair Information Practices. Nothing mentioned about opt. A. Going with C.

Meowson
Jun 26, 2023

Why the answer is not C but A?

Soleandheel
Dec 18, 2023

A. Appoint a senior official to oversee the privacy program. The first action an organization should take when establishing a privacy program is to appoint a senior official, such as a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) or Data Protection Officer (DPO), to oversee the program. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that privacy policies and procedures are developed, implemented, and enforced throughout the organization. They play a crucial role in championing privacy initiatives, monitoring compliance with privacy laws and regulations, and acting as a point of contact for privacy-related matters. Once this senior official is in place, they can then proceed with allocating resources, developing a strategic plan, and monitoring privacy laws and policy changes as part of the broader privacy program.

YesPleaseOption: A
Dec 28, 2023

Answer A) Appoint a senior official to oversee the privacy program. my reasoning is based on "which came first, the chicken or egg" You need someone to lead and develop the program....if not, how are you going to come up with a strategy

viewfirst01
Mar 16, 2024

'someone' can't lead -C is correct - when strategically planned the best person gets that job

GuardianAngel
Feb 9, 2024

ANSWER: C. Develop a strategic organizational privacy plan. There is no mention of appointing a senior official in the NIST publication; it only talks about creating a privacy plan and the safeguards for privacy. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/legacy/sp/nistspecialpublication800-122.pdf#page=24&zoom=100,92,96 It does make sense to appoint someone to be the privacy officer, but if I can't find that in the documentation, I"m not using that answer on the test.

GuardianAngel
Feb 9, 2024

ANSWER: C. Develop a strategic organizational privacy plan. This link also has first step as develop a plan - no mention of appointing a CPO https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/six-steps-developing-robust-privacy-program/

CCNPWILLOption: A
Jun 3, 2024

Going with A. Thats more inline with senior management buy-in. Which is a MUST.

JBAnalystOption: C
Jun 25, 2024

C, Developing a cohesive strategic plan will also encompass appointing a leader.

SangSangOption: A
Jan 26, 2025

• A privacy program needs an official leader to drive and enforce it. • Without an accountable executive, there’s no formal authority to implement strategies or enforce policies. • The senior official justifies budget and staffing for privacy initiatives. • Without leadership, privacy efforts may be underfunded or deprioritized. • Before creating a detailed strategy, an executive must define high-level objectives and ensure alignment with business priorities and legal requirements. • The CPO/DPO will sponsor and approve the strategic plan, ensuring it’s realistic and enforceable.

ServerBrainOption: A
Mar 18, 2025

A. Appoint a senior official