An Investment Dealer investigates a security incident where a laptop containing encrypted client data was stolen. In assessing the 'probability' of misuse under PIPEDA, which factor would MOST likely lower the risk of significant harm?

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Strong encryption reduces the probability that the information can be accessed or misused, which is a key factor in determining if there is a 'real risk' of harm.

An Investment Dealer investigates a security incident where a laptop containing encrypted client data was stolen. In assessing the 'probability' of misuse under PIPEDA, which factor would MOST likely lower the risk of significant harm?

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