Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 226

Which of the following would be an example of an "objective" privacy harm to an individual, based on Calo’s Harm Dimensions?

Answer options

• A. Receiving spam following the sale of an email address
• B. Negative feelings derived from government surveillance
• C. Social media profile views indicating unexpected interest in a person
• D. Personal data inaccuracies present in a user's social media profile

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, highlights how inaccuracies in personal data can lead to tangible consequences, such as misrepresentation or loss of control over one's identity. Options A, B, and C describe subjective experiences or feelings rather than objective harms, which do not have the same measurable impact on the individual’s privacy.