Question 31
UnclassifiedWhich tool is most directly used in civil discovery to reduce unnecessary exposure of sensitive personal information while still allowing relevant evidence to be produced?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A protective order is used in civil discovery to limit “use, disclosure, and scope of production” of sensitive information while still allowing relevant evidence to be exchanged. Under civil procedure rules, courts may issue such orders to protect privacy and prevent unnecessary exposure during discovery.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. A protective order that limits use, disclosure, and scope of production
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c)(1) authorizes a court, for good cause, to issue an order protecting a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or expense, including by forbidding or limiting disclosure or discovery and specifying terms for production. In a discovery dispute involving sensitive personal data, that is the direct procedural device used to narrow what is produced and restrict who may use or see it, while still permitting relevant evidence to be exchanged.
B. A National Security Letter
C. A CAN-SPAM unsubscribe link
D. A HIPAA treatment authorization