C836 CHAPTER 1-6 WGU Questions & Answers(GRADED A+)

FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) - ANSWERthis law provides a framework for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls in federal government - changed from Management (2002) to Modernization in 2014 HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) - ANSWERthis law improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system and protects patient privacy FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) - ANSWERthis law protects the privacy of students and their parents SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) - ANSWERthis law regulates the financial practice and governance of corporations GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) - ANSWERthis law protects the customers of financial institutions compliance - ANSWERrelating to an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, and standards regulatory compliance - ANSWERRegulations mandated by law usually requiring regular audits and assessments industry compliance - ANSWERRegulations or standards designed for specific industries that may impact ability to conduct business (e.g. PCI DSS) privacy - ANSWERthe state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people The Federal Privacy Act of 1974 - ANSWERThis act safeguards privacy through the establishment of procedural and substantive rights in personal data privacy rights - ANSWERRights relating to the protection of an individual's personal information PII (Personally Identifiable Information) - ANSWERInformation that can be used to identify an individual, and should be protected as sensitive data and monitored for compliance