Risks of Digital Systems in Organisations

What is a major threat to digital technology that involves compromising personal data or system operation?

• System failure

• Security breach

• Privacy breach

• Regulatory non-compliance

What is the term used to describe the attempt to break into accounts using stolen passwords, as experienced by Boots in March 2020?

• Phishing

• Password stuffing

• Malware attack

• Denial of Service (DDoS) attack

Which legislation was introduced to hold organisations accountable for privacy breaches?

• Data Protection Act

• Freedom of Information Act

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Computer Misuse Act

What is a potential risk of using facial recognition technology?

• System failure

• Privacy breach

• Regulatory non-compliance

• Security breach

What happens if an organisation fails to register with the Information Commissioner under GDPR?

• They receive a warning

• They face a fixed penalty

• They are banned from operating

• They must pay a higher annual fee

What was the consequence of TSB's system failure in 2018?

• Increased customer satisfaction

• Improved system security

• Damage to the bank's reputation

• Expansion of online services

What is a Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

• An attempt to steal passwords

• A method to encrypt data

• Overloading a website with traffic

• A type of phishing attack

Which of the following is NOT a potential risk to organisations from digital systems and technologies?

• Security breaches

• Privacy breaches

• Increased customer engagement

• System failure

What is a common consequence of privacy breaches for individuals?

• Improved data security

• Identity fraud risk

• Enhanced user experience

• Increased online access

What is the role of the Information Commissioner in relation to GDPR?

• To provide technical support

• To oversee data management and investigate breaches

• To develop new digital technologies

• To offer financial assistance to organisations