Do you provide an end-user privacy notice about privacy policies and procedures that identify the purpose(s) for which personal information is collected, used, retained, and disclosed?

This question is asking whether your organization provides a clear privacy notice to end-users that explains how you collect, use, store, and share their personal information. What this means: A privacy notice (often called a privacy policy) is a document that informs users about what personal data you collect, why you collect it, how you use it, how long you keep it, and who you share it with. It should be written in clear language and be easily accessible to users. Why it's being asked: This question appears in security assessments because: 1. Transparency about data practices is a fundamental privacy principle 2. Many privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) legally require organizations to provide privacy notices 3. Organizations need to demonstrate they're being open about their data handling practices 4. It shows you respect user privacy and give them information to make informed decisions How to best answer it: - Be honest about whether you have a formal privacy notice - Describe where users can find your privacy notice (website footer, during account creation, etc.) - Mention if your privacy notice covers all the required elements (collection, use, retention, disclosure) - Note any specific regulations your privacy notice complies with (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) - If you don't have a formal privacy notice, explain your plans to create one