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IAPP CIPP/US Practice Exam

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By title, which professional is most likely to be named as the addressee of a subpoena for records?
  1. Data processor
  2. Issuing Clerk
  3. Records Custodian
  4. Data Privacy Officer
Explanation
Answer: C - Usually, a subpoena for records in control of an organization is addressed to the organization’s Record Custodial or Custodian of Records. The individual or department assigned by an organization to respond to legal requests should be informed and educated on lawful methods for responding to many types of legal discovery requests.
 
A court clerk or attorney issues a valid civil subpoena. Subpoenas are typically addressed to data controllers rather than data processors.
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