Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately represents a legitimate reason for a security guard to collect personal information without an individual's explicit consent under PIPEDA?

Question: Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately represents a legitimate reason for a security guard to collect personal information without an individual's explicit consent under PIPEDA?

Answer options: ✅ Recording license plates of all vehicles entering a private lot to deter theft.

• Collecting names and addresses for a marketing survey at a public event.
• Taking photographs of individuals attending a public protest for crime prevention purposes.
• Monitoring public social media profiles of employees for misconduct.

Correct answer: Recording license plates of all vehicles entering a private lot to deter theft.

Explanation: Under PIPEDA, organizations may collect personal information without consent if it is collected for the purpose of investigating a breach of an agreement or a contravention of the laws of Canada or a province. Recording license plates to deter theft on a private lot could fall under legitimate security purposes for crime prevention, often considered an implied consent or justified under a legal exception for security operations, provided it is proportional and clearly communicated.