An External Auditor Visits the Human Resources Department and Performs

question 67

Multiple Choice

An external auditor visits the human resources department and performs a physical security assessment. The auditor observed documents on printers that are unclaimed. A closer look at these documents reveals employee names, addresses, ages, and types of medical and dental coverage options each employee has selected. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate actions to take?

• A) Flip the documents face down so no one knows these documents are PII sensitive
• B) Shred the documents and let the owner print the new set
• C) Retrieve the documents, label them with a PII cover sheet, and return them to the printer
• D) Report to the human resources manager that their personnel are violating a privacy policy

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Definitions:

Scrambled Merchandising

A retail strategy where a store sells a wide variety of unrelated products to increase foot traffic and sales.

Dual Distribution

A distribution strategy where a company sells its products both directly to consumers and through intermediaries.

Mixed-Line Merchandising

A retail strategy that involves offering a wide variety of unrelated products in a single store to attract diverse customers.

Dysfunctional Competition

A scenario where businesses engage in harmful practices that impede fair marketplace operations, often leading to reduced consumer choice and innovation.