6.2 - Risks

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What is unauthorised access to data?

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Unauthorised access to data occurs when individuals without proper authorization view data. This can happen due to espionage or poor information management.

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What is espionage in the context of data security?

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Espionage is the act of collecting data to use against an organization, such as a competitor acquiring information about a rival's product before its public launch.

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How can poor information management lead to unauthorised data access?

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If data is insecurely stored or too many people have access to sensitive information, it increases the likelihood of unauthorized access.

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What are the consequences of unauthorised data access?

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Competitors may benefit, and it breaches the Data Protection Act (2018) if personal data is accessed.

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What is accidental data loss?

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Accidental data loss refers to information being irretrievably lost, such as through equipment failure or human error.

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What are some causes of accidental data loss?

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Causes include equipment failure, technical errors, and human error, such as accidentally deleting files.

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What are the effects of accidental data loss?

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It can delay processes like analysis and trend recognition, and breaches the Data Protection Act (2018) if personal data is lost.

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What is intentional destruction of data?

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Intentional destruction involves purposely damaging an organization by deleting or denying access to data, such as through viruses or ransomware.

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What are some examples of intentional data destruction?

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Examples include viruses, DDOS attacks, and ransomware that encrypts files until a fee is paid.

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What are the consequences of intentional data destruction?

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It can lead to loss of reputation, customer loss, decreased profits, and breaches of trust if unreported.