The Privacy Act of 1974, Which Includes Provisions Affecting HR

question 80

Multiple Choice

The Privacy Act of 1974, which includes provisions affecting HR recordkeeping systems, applies only to_____.

• A) companies operating at the state level
• B) companies operating in the private sector
• C) agencies that are associated with the states where the law has been passed
• D) federal agencies and organizations supplying services to the federal government

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Definitions:

Non-binding Agreement

An agreement between parties that does not legally enforce compliance but is made to signify a mutual understanding or intention.

Case Law

Law established by previous court decisions and based on interpretations of statutes, legal principles, and precedents rather than statutes alone.

Statutory Law

Written laws passed by a legislative body at the federal, state, or municipal level, codified and enforceable by government authorities.

Business Law

A broad area of law that deals with the legal aspects of business operations, including contracts, sales, employment, and property rights.