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Exin PDPF Exam - Topic 9 Question 74 Discussion

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Question #: 74
Topic #: 9
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What is the term used in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, personal data?

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Suggested Answer: D

GDPR uses the term data breach.

Article 4 paragraph 12

'personal data breach' means a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.


by Aretha at Sep 16, 2024, 05:51 AM

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Lavera
3 months ago
Yeah, data breach is the right term according to GDPR.
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Marvel
3 months ago
I thought it was breach of confidentiality, but I guess not!
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Walker
3 months ago
Wait, is it really just a data breach? Sounds too simple.
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Lorean
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's a data breach.
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Willodean
4 months ago
It's definitely called a data breach!
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Margurite
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards "data breach" since that’s what we practiced in the mock exams. It seems to fit best with the context.
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Jules
4 months ago
I feel like "security incident" could also apply, but I think it’s more specific to unauthorized access.
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Corinne
4 months ago
I remember discussing "breach of confidentiality" in relation to GDPR, but it feels like that's not the exact term they're looking for.
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Micah
5 months ago
I think the term might be "data breach," but I'm not entirely sure. We covered similar terms in class.
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Stefany
5 months ago
I remember learning about the GDPR requirements for reporting data breaches, so I'm confident the correct answer here is "data breach".
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Naomi
5 months ago
"Data breach" sounds right to me. That's the common term used for when sensitive information is exposed, which seems to fit the description in the question.
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Eve
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I know the GDPR covers data protection, but I can't recall the exact term they use for unauthorized access or disclosure.
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Earnestine
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the term is "data breach" based on the GDPR's focus on protecting personal data.
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Fatima
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The GDPR is all about safeguarding personal information, so the term is likely related to a breach of that confidentiality. I'll go with "breach of confidentiality".
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Sue
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be breach of confidentiality.
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Shaun
1 year ago
I'm going to have to go with D) Data breach. It just makes the most sense in the context of GDPR.
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Genevive
1 year ago
D) Data breach is the right answer when it comes to unauthorized access to personal data.
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Elly
1 year ago
Yeah, D) Data breach is definitely the correct term in the GDPR.
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Niesha
1 year ago
I agree, D) Data breach seems like the most fitting term.
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Karima
1 year ago
D) Data breach, easy peasy. GDPR is all about protecting personal data, so that's the right answer.
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Nilsa
1 year ago
I agree with Valentin, it's definitely data breach.
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Blair
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm going with D) Data breach. It's the most comprehensive term that covers the scenario described.
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Refugia
1 year ago
D) Data breach, no doubt about it. I learned that in my GDPR training course.
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Amber
1 year ago
Definitely D) Data breach. It's the industry-standard term for this kind of security issue.
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Omer
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) Data breach. That seems to be the most accurate term used in GDPR for this type of incident.
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Eden
1 year ago
Absolutely, organizations must take necessary measures to prevent and respond to data breaches.
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Hannah
1 year ago
It's important to report any data breaches promptly to comply with GDPR regulations.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
Yes, it is important to report any data breaches promptly to comply with regulations.
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Ozell
1 year ago
Yes, it refers to the unauthorized access or disclosure of personal data.
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
I agree, D) Data breach is the correct term used in GDPR.
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Jamie
1 year ago
I agree, D) Data breach is the correct term in GDPR.
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Valentin
1 year ago
I think the term is data breach.
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