To protect consumers from undue harm from entities that would use unfair or deceptive trade practices, the United States created the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act. Which of the following is an example of a violation over which the FTC has jurisdiction?
A) Failing to maintain reasonable customer data security measures
B) Failing to provide insufficient security for personal data
C) Making accurate privacy and security disclosures to customers
D) Transferring personal information in a manner consistent with written privacy policy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This question requires familiarity with data protection, the FTC Act, and the jurisdiction of the FTC. Choice A is correct because it accurately identifies a violation that would be under the purview of the FTC Act. The remaining choices are incorrect either because they are not violations the Act would deal with or are small but incorrect variations on issues that would be violations.

To Protect Consumers from Undue Harm from Entities That Would