CAF-3 · Chapter 2 · Question 6 of 15
A pharmaceutical company’s HR department is managing the upcoming month's payroll and employee salary increments. This data is not meant for general employees but would cause financial risk and internal conflict if leaked. How should this data be classified?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Confidential Data
Explanation
Confidential data is restricted to specific departments (like HR or Finance) and carries high financial risk or loss of competitive edge if leaked, such as employee salaries or unreleased financial reports
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