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Questions and Answers
Organizations must report to Congress the status of their PII holdings every ______
Organizations must report to Congress the status of their PII holdings every ______
year
A PIA is required if your system for storing PII is entirely on paper.
A PIA is required if your system for storing PII is entirely on paper.
False (B)
Identify if a PIA is required?
Identify if a PIA is required?
B and D
Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the organization.
Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the organization.
Which of the following is NOT included in a breach notification? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is NOT included in a breach notification? (Select all that apply)
Which regulation governs the DoD Privacy Program?
Which regulation governs the DoD Privacy Program?
Which type of safeguarding measure involves restricting PII access to people with a need-to-know?
Which type of safeguarding measure involves restricting PII access to people with a need-to-know?
Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the individual.
Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the individual.
Which law establishes the federal government's legal responsibility for safeguarding PII?
Which law establishes the federal government's legal responsibility for safeguarding PII?
Which are considered PII?
Which are considered PII?
Study Notes
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Overview
- Organizations are required to report their PII holdings to Congress annually.
- A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is not necessary for systems that only store PII on paper.
- To determine if a PIA is needed, refer to options B and D in specific guidelines.
Legal Implications of PII Misuse
- Misuse of PII can lead to legal liability for organizations, highlighting the importance of compliance.
- Individuals can also incur legal liability from the misuse of PII.
Breach Notifications
- Breach notifications do not include media articles or reports related to the breach.
Regulatory Framework
- The DoD Privacy Program is governed by DoD 5400.11-R, ensuring protection of PII.
- The Privacy Act of 1974 establishes the federal government's legal obligations to safeguard PII.
Safeguarding Measures
- Administrative safeguards involve limiting PII access to personnel with a legitimate need-to-know basis.
Classification of PII
- PII can encompass a wide range of data points, and all categories of information are typically regarded as PII.
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Test your knowledge on Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with these flashcards. The quiz covers the requirements for reporting and managing PII, including the necessity of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and the legal implications of misuse. Engage in a quick review to ensure you understand best practices regarding PII.
