Question 175 - CIPP-US discussion

The concept of data portability refers to an individual's right to access and transfer their personal data from one organization to another. It enables individuals to obtain and reuse their personal data for their own purposes across different services. For example, an individual can request their data from one service provider and transfer it to another provider, facilitating competition and giving consumers more control over their data.

This right is commonly associated with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) but is becoming more widely discussed in U.S. privacy contexts, such as under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws. Although the CCPA does not explicitly mention 'data portability,' the concept aligns with its provision that grants individuals the right to access their data in a portable and usable format.

Explanation of Options:

A . The practice of disclosing all the data sources one organization uses to enhance data collection from different social media platforms: This describes a data disclosure practice, not data portability.

B . The technical measures organizations use to empower consumers' control in case data is being transferred to service providers: This refers to technical controls but does not fully capture the essence of data portability.

C . The ability of individuals to obtain and reuse their personal data for their own purposes across different services: This is the correct answer and accurately defines data portability.

D . The ability of individuals to easily change to another similar service provider if fees are unlawfully being raised: While data portability might facilitate switching providers, it is not specifically tied to the issue of unlawful fee increases.

Reference from CIPP/US Materials:

GDPR Article 20: Provides the right to data portability in the EU.

CCPA Section 1798.100: Requires businesses to provide personal data in a readily usable format upon request.

IAPP CIPP/US Certification Textbook: Discusses data portability as part of consumer rights and privacy frameworks.