Glossary

Breach Notification

Breach notification is telling people when their data gets stolen - most privacy laws say you have to let people know quickly so they can protect themselves.

What is Breach Notification?

The legal requirement to report data breaches to regulators and affected individuals within specified timeframes.

Why Should You Care?

GDPR requires notification within 72 hours. Failure to notify can result in fines separate from the breach itself.

Is your business exposed?

Real-World Example

A retailer discovers a payment card breach on Monday and notifies the ICO by Wednesday while preparing customer notifications.

How to Protect Against Breach Notification

  1. 1.

    Create breach notification procedures and templates

  2. 2.

    Establish breach assessment and escalation criteria

Related Terms

Incident Response, Gdpr, Regulatory Compliance

Is your business exposed?

Check if your company data is circulating on the dark web

Free scan • No credit card required

Privacy PolicyYour Privacy Choices