Which Privacy Code Principle concerns openness concerning policies and practices?

• A. Identifying the Purposes
• B. Limiting Retention
• C. Openness concerning policies and practices
• D. Access to Personal Information

Answer: (C)

Openness about how personal information is handled is about transparency. This principle requires organizations to make their privacy policies and practices readily available to individuals, so you know what happens to your data. It means publishing a clear privacy notice or policy, explaining what information is collected, for what purposes, who may see it, how you can exercise your rights, and how to contact the organization with questions or complaints. By providing easy access to these details, you can understand how your information is being used and how to challenge or inquire about it if needed.

The other options cover different aspects: identifying purposes is about why information is collected in the first place, limiting retention is about how long data is kept, and access to personal information focuses on the rights to view or obtain copies of your data. All are important, but openness concerns the published policies and the clarity of those practices so you’re informed up front.