Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 207

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

Answer options

• A. Privacy vulnerabilities
• B. Data integrity issues
• C. Increased threat sources
• D. Data breaches

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as failing to update software can leave systems susceptible to attacks, resulting in unauthorized access and data breaches. Options A, B, and C are potential issues, but they do not specifically address the immediate risk of unauthorized access that leads to data breaches.