Data Breach Notification Law
/ˈdeɪtə briːtʃ ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) Legislation requiring entities to inform individuals and authorities upon unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data.
The company complied with the data breach notification law by alerting affected customers within 72 hours.
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- data breach notification law
- data breach notification laws
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Commentary
Typically mandates strict timelines and specific content for notifications; varies significantly by jurisdiction.
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