Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 154

A sensitive biometrics authentication system is particularly susceptible to?

Answer options

• A. False positives.
• B. False negatives.
• C. Slow recognition speeds.
• D. Theft of finely individualized personal data.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a sensitive biometrics system may not recognize a legitimate user due to strict matching criteria, leading to higher false negatives. Option A refers to false positives, which are less critical in sensitive systems, while C discusses speed issues, and D is related to privacy concerns rather than authentication failures.