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CIPM · Question #106

A Human Resources director at a company reported that a laptop containing employee payroll data was lost on the train. Which action should the company take IMMEDIATELY?

The correct answer is B. Wipe the hard drive remotely. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A Human Resources director at a company reported that a laptop containing employee payroll data was lost on the train. Which action should the company take IMMEDIATELY?

Options

  • AReport the theft to law enforcement
  • BWipe the hard drive remotely
  • CReport the theft to the senior management
  • DPerform a multi-factor risk analysis

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    16% (6)
  • B
    76% (29)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

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