What is the term used in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, personal data?

The correct answer is D. Data breach. GDPR uses the term data breach. Article 4 paragraph 12 'personal data breach' means a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.

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ASecurity incident
BIncident
CBreach of confidentiality
DData breach

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GDPR uses the term data breach. Article 4 paragraph 12 'personal data breach' means a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.

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