FTC Advisory

FTC Data Breach Response Requirements

FTC-DBR-2024 • Published March 15, 2024

Severity: medium

When a company has a data breach, they have to tell affected people quickly. The FTC explains the rules for notifying customers, reporting to authorities, and protecting people whose data was stolen.

Overview

Updated FTC guidance on data breach notification requirements and response procedures. Includes new requirements for health breach notifications and enhanced consumer protection measures.

Who Is At Risk

  • All businesses handling personal data
  • E-commerce companies
  • Healthcare organizations
  • Financial institutions
  • Technology companies

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Immediate Actions

  1. 1.

    Review breach notification procedures

  2. 2.

    Identify state notification requirements

  3. 3.

    Prepare breach notification templates

  4. 4.

    Establish relationships with forensics firms

  5. 5.

    Document data inventory for breach scope

Official Source

https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/data-breach-response-guide-business

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