Data Breach Notification
/ˈdeɪtə britʃ ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal requirement for organizations to inform affected individuals and regulatory bodies promptly after unauthorized access or exposure of personal or sensitive data.
The company issued a data breach notification within 72 hours of discovering the attack.
Forms
- data breach notification
- data breach notifications
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Commentary
Important to specify timing and scope requirements, as statutes vary on when and how notices must be sent.
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