ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Practice Question
While reviewing end-of-shift system logs at a regional healthcare provider, you notice a coworker copying large volumes of patient records onto a personal USB drive. The organization's code of ethics states that suspected violations of privacy policies must be reported immediately through approved channels, and it offers a confidential hotline for whistleblowers. To comply with the code of ethics and reduce personal retaliation risk, what should you do next?
Privately confront the coworker and insist they delete the copied files immediately.
Do nothing until you gather additional evidence to be absolutely certain a policy violation occurred.
Post a warning about the incident on the company's internal social media platform to alert others.
Use the company's confidential ethics hotline to submit an anonymous report detailing the observed behavior.
Organizational codes of ethics typically obligate employees to report any suspected misconduct through designated mechanisms so that the organization can investigate and respond appropriately. Using the confidential ethics or compliance hotline satisfies this duty while protecting the reporter's identity, reducing the likelihood of retaliation. Confronting the coworker directly may escalate the situation and is not required by most codes. Broadcasting details on internal social media breaches confidentiality and could itself violate policy. Remaining silent until more proof is gathered neglects the responsibility for prompt reporting and allows potential harm to continue.
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