Which of the following is an effect of invasion of privacy?

• A. Identity theft
• B. Faster data transfer
• C. Lower electricity usage
• D. Larger hard drives

Answer: (A)

Exposure of personal information through invasion of privacy can lead to identity theft because attackers use stolen data to impersonate someone and access financial resources. When private details like names, addresses, SSNs, or passwords fall into the wrong hands, a thief can open accounts, make unauthorized charges, or take out loans in another person’s name. This is why identity theft is a common and serious consequence of privacy breaches. The other options don’t fit because faster data transfer, lower electricity usage, and larger hard drives are not outcomes of invading privacy; they relate to hardware specs or performance, not misuse of personal data.