QuestionQ182

Privacy Operational Lifecycle: Respond

Which of the following statements about complying with breach-notification law is not correct?

  • A A consulting firm may certify that a breach notification law does not apply to your organization.
  • B Breach notification may be required when state law requires it, and Federal law is silent.
  • C A foreign breach notification law may apply to a breach that only involves your citizens.
  • D A Federal agency may not be required to comply with a state breach notification law.
Explanation

A consulting firm may provide an assessment of legal obligations, but it cannot conclusively certify that a breach-notification law is inapplicable to an organization. The applicability of such laws depends on the governing statute, jurisdiction, and facts of the incident.

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