Breach Risk Increases With Ageing Data
The older the data, the more dangerous it becomes. Here’s why ageing data is a hidden security risk.
Most cyber breaches don’t happen with fresh data — they happen with old, forgotten, poorly protected files.
Why?
- Old data is often stored in legacy systems
- Security patches may be outdated
- Access controls may no longer apply
Retention = risk control. Regularly deleting old personal data significantly reduces the impact of a breach — both legally and reputationally.
The less you keep, the less you can lose.
