Essert Inc

Data protection breaches can occur in any organization, big or small. The consequences of a data breach can be devastating to both the organization and the affected individuals. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mandates that organizations must report data protection breaches within 72 hours of becoming aware of them. Failure to do so can result in hefty fines, which can be crippling for businesses. In this blog post, we will outline the data protection breach reporting procedure that organizations should follow to comply with the GDPR and mitigate the damage caused by a data breach. Step 1: Identify the Breach The first step in the data protection breach reporting procedure is to identify the breach. Organizations should have an incident response plan in place that outlines the steps to be taken in the event of a data breach. The plan should define what constitutes a data breach and the process for detecting and reporting one. Step 2: Contain the Breach Once the breach ha