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harm

Definition(s):

  Any adverse effects that would be experienced by an individual (i.e., that may be socially, physically, or financially damaging) or an organization if the confidentiality of PII were breached.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-122 under Harm

  any adverse effects that would be experienced by an individual (i.e., that may be socially, physically, or financially damaging) or an organization if the confidentiality of PII were breached
Source(s):
NISTIR 8053 from NIST SP 800-122