Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Flashcards
10 Questions
100 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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.

False

Identify if a PIA is required?

B and D

Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the organization.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in a breach notification? (Select all that apply)

<p>Articles and other media reporting the breach</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which regulation governs the DoD Privacy Program?

<p>DoD 5400.11-R: DoD Privacy Program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of safeguarding measure involves restricting PII access to people with a need-to-know?

<p>administrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Misuse of PII can result in legal liability of the individual.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law establishes the federal government's legal responsibility for safeguarding PII?

<p>The Privacy Act of 1974</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which are considered PII?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.
  • 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.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Description

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.

More Like This

Understanding PII Flashcards
4 questions

Understanding PII Flashcards

IllustriousHoneysuckle avatar
IllustriousHoneysuckle
PII Flashcards
13 questions

PII Flashcards

VirtuousConflict avatar
VirtuousConflict
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser