YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR CHOICE

INFORMATION PRIVACY AWARENESS STUDY

05 · PRIVACY RISKS & HARMS

What can happen when personal information is misused?

When personal information is misused, the harm can extend beyond the information itself.

 

Misuse of identity

Information about you may be used to impersonate you or falsely act in your name.

Financial harm

Personal information can contribute to fraud and financial loss.

Loss of control

Information shared for one purpose may later be used in ways you did not expect.

Personal harm

Exposure or misuse can cause distress, embarrassment or reputational harm.

Privacy risk

Something could go wrong

A situation that could expose, misuse or reduce your control over your personal information.

May lead to
Privacy harm

A negative consequence occurs

A negative consequence that may result when personal information is exposed or misused.

Simple example Sharing more personal information than necessary → may increase the risk of that information being misused → which could result in a negative consequence.