Which of the following represents a payroll system privacy breach by Susan,a payroll accountant?
A)Susan shares information about labor costs with company executives.
B)Susan alerts department managers about potential FLSA violations in their departments.
C)Susan discusses specific information about the company's federal contracts with friends during lunch.
D)Susan places employee payroll files in a cabinet to which only she and her supervisor have access.

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Discussing specific information about the company's federal contracts with friends during lunch is a clear violation of privacy and confidentiality. This type of sensitive information should only be shared with those who have a need to know and are authorized to do so. It could also potentially harm the company's reputation and lead to legal consequences.

B and D are both examples of appropriate actions for a payroll accountant. Alerting department managers about FLSA violations and maintaining employee payroll files in a secure location are both important aspects of ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in payroll management.

A may or may not be a privacy breach depending on what type of information about labor costs is being shared and with whom. If the information is not sensitive and is being shared within the appropriate chain of command, it may be an appropriate action for Susan. If, however, she is sharing confidential payroll information with unauthorized individuals, it would be a privacy breach. Since the question does not provide enough information to determine whether this is a breach or not, A cannot be considered the correct answer.

Which of the Following Represents a Payroll System Privacy Breach