IAPP CIPP / US Certified Information Privacy Professional Study Guide

Chapter 2Legal Environment

THE CIPP/US EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE:

• Domain I. Introduction to the U.S. Privacy Environment
  • I.A. Structure of U.S. Law
    • I.A.a Branches of Government
    • I.A.b Sources of Law
    • I.A.c Legal Definitions
    • I.A.e Understanding Laws
  • I.B. Enforcement of U.S. Privacy and Security Laws
    • 1.B.a Criminal versus civil liability
    • 1.B.b General theories of legal liability
    • 1.B.c Negligence

A significant portion of the work performed by privacy professionals revolves around compliance with laws and regulations. In fact, the majority of the CIPP/US exam objectives, and the majority of this book, cover the specific privacy requirements imposed by various privacy laws in the United States and individual ...