Exin Exam PDPF Topic 8 Question 63 Discussion

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Question #: 63
Topic #: 8

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Which of the following has a data breach under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

AA processor, after terminating its contract with the controller, deletes personal data.

BA collaborator goes away without locking his workstation.

CA backup is restored by the controller to a corrupted personal data server.

DA notebook with financial reports from a multinational is stolen.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Leonida at Jun 23, 2024, 05:04 PM

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Adrianna

5 months ago

A backup being restored to a corrupted server? Sounds like a plot straight out of a spy thriller. I'll go with C on this one.

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Buffy

5 months ago

I agree with Theola, the correct answer is D because the stolen notebook contains sensitive information.

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Hortencia

5 months ago

Well, if I had a nickel for every time my workstation was left unlocked, I'd be a rich man! But in all seriousness, I think D is the right choice.

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Caprice

3 months ago

I think D is the right choice too, a stolen notebook with financial reports is a serious data breach.

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Barney

4 months ago

Definitely, it's important to always lock them when stepping away.

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Marci

4 months ago

I agree, leaving workstations unlocked is a big risk.

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Elfrieda

4 months ago

D is the correct choice, a stolen notebook with financial reports is a serious data breach.

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Margery

4 months ago

Definitely, we need to be more careful about that.

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Cherry

4 months ago

I agree, leaving workstations unlocked is a big risk.

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Theola

5 months ago

But restoring corrupted personal data is not a data breach under GDPR.

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Laurel

5 months ago

This is a tough one, but I'd say D is the answer. Losing a notebook with sensitive data is the most obvious data breach scenario here.

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Katina

4 months ago

I think C could also be a data breach, restoring corrupted personal data to a server could expose sensitive information.

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Paola

4 months ago

I agree, D seems like the most likely scenario for a data breach.

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Elly

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is C.

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Dallas

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I might go with B. Leaving a workstation unlocked can lead to unauthorized access and a potential breach.

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Kattie

4 months ago

B) A collaborator goes away without locking his workstation.

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Mitsue

5 months ago

A) A processor, after terminating its contract with the controller, deletes personal data.

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Yan

6 months ago

C seems like the correct answer to me. A corrupted personal data server is definitely a data breach incident.

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Theola

6 months ago

I think the answer is D.

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Mariann

6 months ago

I think the answer is D. A notebook with financial reports being stolen is a clear data breach under GDPR.

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Luann

5 months ago

I think option C could also be considered a data breach since personal data was restored to a corrupted server.

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Carmela

5 months ago

I agree, option D is definitely a data breach.

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