Should you notify individuals after a breach? UK GDPR requires it if their risk is high. Here’s how to assess that. If a data breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, you must inform them without undue delay. High-risk examples: Your message should: Clear and timely…
Not every cyber incident is a GDPR breach. Here’s how to know when you must act. Under UK GDPR, a data breach isn’t just a hack — it’s any security incident that leads to: Examples: Understanding what qualifies as a breach is the first step toward compliance. If in doubt, treat it seriously and investigate…
Fail to notify the ICO of a notifiable breach within 72 hours, and your risk of fines increases. Here’s what to know. When a personal data breach occurs and is likely to result in a hig risk to individuals, you must notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours of becoming aware. Your report…
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? Retention = risk control. Regularly deleting old personal data significantly reduces the impact of a breach — both legally…