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If an organization experiences a security breach involving personal information, which entity must be notified without delay if there is a real risk of significant harm to an individual?

Under PIPA, section 34.1(1), if a breach of security safeguards occurs, an organization must notify the Commissioner without delay if a reasonable person would

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Question: If an organization experiences a security breach involving personal information, which entity must be notified without delay if there is a real risk of significant harm to an individual?

Answer options:

  • Only the affected individuals.
  • The local police department. ✅ The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
  • The organization's legal counsel.

Correct answer: The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

Explanation: Under PIPA, section 34.1(1), if a breach of security safeguards occurs, an organization must notify the Commissioner without delay if a reasonable person would consider that there is a real risk of significant harm to an individual as a result of the breach.

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