Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 119

Failing to update software for a system that processes human resources data with the latest security patches may create what?

Answer options

• A. Data breaches.
• B. Discrimination risks.
• C. Privacy vulnerabilities
• D. Increased threat sources

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as outdated software can lead to privacy vulnerabilities by exposing sensitive HR data to unauthorized access. Options A, B, and D, while potentially valid concerns in other contexts, do not directly relate to the implications of not updating security patches.