Exin PDPF Exam - Topic 8 Question 77 Discussion

Actual exam question for Exin's PDPF exam

Question #: 77
Topic #: 8

A company is planning to process personal dat

a. The recently appointed data protection officer (DPO) executes a data protection impact assessment (DPIA). The DPO finds that all computers have a setting causing monitors to show a screen saver after five seconds of inaction. However, the computers are not locked automatically. When employees leave their desk, they usually do not lock their computers either. What is this an example of?

ASecurity incident

BPersonal data breach

CSecurity vulnerability

DData access

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Suggested Answer: A

To advise the controller on the mitigation of privacy risks to protect the controller from liability claims for non-compliance. Incorrect. The supervisory authority has the task to monitor compliance and to advise on enhancements, but its purpose is not to protect the controller.

To fulfill the obligation in the GDPR to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures for data protection. Incorrect. The audit is not the implementation of the measures, but an assessment of the effectiveness of them.

To monitor and enforce the application of the GDPR by assessing that processing is performed in compliance with the GDPR. Correct. According to the GDPR this is an important task of a supervisory authority. (Literature: A, Chapter 7; GDPR Article 57 (1)(a))

by Tamekia at Dec 05, 2024, 10:03 AM

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Genevive

5 months ago

Not sure if it's a vulnerability or just careless behavior.

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Pamella

5 months ago

This is a classic example of a security incident.

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Rebecka

5 months ago

Wait, are they really not locking them? That's surprising!

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Dick

5 months ago

I agree, not locking computers is a big risk!

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Serina

6 months ago

That's definitely a security vulnerability.

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Alpha

6 months ago

I think it's a security vulnerability because the computers should automatically lock to prevent unauthorized access.

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Geraldo

6 months ago

This feels like a security incident to me, but I recall a similar question where it was about vulnerabilities instead.

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Mitzie

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think it might be a personal data breach since it involves how data is accessed when computers are left unlocked.

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Andra

6 months ago

I remember discussing security vulnerabilities in class, and this seems like one of those cases where the system isn't properly secured.

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Shasta

6 months ago

I've got it! The lack of automatic computer locking is a security vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to personal data. That's the best answer based on the information provided.

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Na

6 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. Is this about a security incident, a data breach, or something else? I'll need to re-read the question carefully to make sure I understand the key issue.

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Hollis

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The lack of automatic computer locking when employees leave their desks is a security vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access to personal data. I'll select that option.

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Audry

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Is this a security incident, a data breach, or something else? I'll need to carefully consider the details provided.

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Stephen

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about data security. I'll focus on identifying the key issue - the lack of automatic computer locking when employees leave their desks.

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Kristel

11 months ago

Ah, the classic 'open sesame' approach to data security. I bet these employees also use 'password123' for all their accounts. Gotta love that level of diligence when it comes to protecting personal data.

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Narcisa

10 months ago

C: It's like leaving the front door wide open for anyone to walk in.

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Meaghan

10 months ago

B: Yeah, they should really lock their computers when they step away.

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Coleen

10 months ago

A: That's definitely a security vulnerability.

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Paulina

12 months ago

This is definitely a security vulnerability. The lack of automatic locking and the employees' negligence create a perfect storm for potential data breaches. The DPO needs to implement stricter security protocols and provide training to ensure everyone understands the importance of keeping their computers locked.

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Domitila

11 months ago

A: The DPO needs to implement stricter security protocols.

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Elly

11 months ago

B: Agreed, the lack of automatic locking is a big risk.

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Hoa

11 months ago

A: This is definitely a security vulnerability.

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Noel

12 months ago

Haha, these employees really need a wake-up call! Leaving their computers unlocked like that is just asking for trouble. Someone should leave a fake ransom note on their desks to give them a little scare and teach them a lesson.

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Pilar

11 months ago

A: They definitely need to be more careful. Maybe a little scare tactic will make them realize the importance of locking their computers.

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Ettie

11 months ago

B: Yeah, it's like an open invitation for someone to access sensitive data.

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Pamella

11 months ago

A: That's a serious security vulnerability. Leaving computers unlocked is a big risk.

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Chaya

12 months ago

I think this scenario is more of a personal data breach. Even though it's not an intentional leak, the potential for unauthorized access to personal data is still present and needs to be handled with the same level of seriousness.

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Sunshine

11 months ago

D) Data access

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Ronnie

11 months ago

C) Security vulnerability

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Francoise

11 months ago

B) Personal data breach

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James

11 months ago

A) Security incident

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Edgar

1 year ago

This is a clear example of a security vulnerability. The lack of automatic computer locking and the employees' habit of leaving their computers unlocked create an easy access point for unauthorized access to personal data. This needs to be addressed immediately.

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