Which of the Following Best Describes an Employer's Privacy-Related Responsibilities

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an employer's privacy-related responsibilities to an employee who has left the workplace?

• A) An employer has a responsibility to maintain a former employee's access to computer systems and company data needed to support claims against the company such as discrimination.
• B) An employer has a responsibility to permanently delete or expunge all sensitive employment records to minimize privacy risks to both the employer and former employee.
• C) An employer may consider any privacy-related responsibilities terminated, as the relationship between employer and employee is considered primarily contractual.
• D) An employer has a responsibility to maintain the security and privacy of any sensitive employment records retained for a legitimate business purpose.

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Definitions:

Order Fulfillment Department

The division within a company that is responsible for processing customer orders and ensuring they are delivered to the correct address in a timely manner.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services produced or sold.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Variable Service Department Costs

Expenses in a service department that fluctuate in direct proportion to changes in the level of service activity or volume.