INTRODUCTION TO DATA BREACHES

A data breach is a security incident in which sensitive, confidential, or protected data is accessed, transmitted, or exposed without the authorization of the data owner or the organisation that is responsible for the data...

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DETECT, REPORT, AND INVESTIGATE DATA BREACHES

It is important to detect, report, and investigate data breaches because it allows organizations to quickly identify and address security vulnerabilities, protect sensitive information and mitigate the potential harm to affected individuals, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements...

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a data breach? A data breach is a violation of the GDPR that results in the unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of personal data. This can include incidents such as hacking, loss or theft of data, or human error...

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