Under which Privacy Code Principle must members inform a consumer about the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information and allow access to it?

• A. Openness Concerning Policies and Practices
• B. Consumer Access to Personal Information
• C. Accuracy of Personal Information
• D. Challenging Compliance

Answer: (B)

Access to one's own information is the focus here. This Privacy Code principle centers on the individual’s right to know what personal information exists, how it’s used, and with whom it may be disclosed, and to obtain access to that information. That direct right to access and to be informed about the data held by the member is what this principle mandates, making it the best fit.

Openness Concerning Policies and Practices is about making privacy policies public; it’s related to transparency but not the direct right of an individual to access their data. Accuracy of Personal Information deals with ensuring data is correct and can be corrected. Challenging Compliance covers how to file privacy complaints.