The Importance of Data Protection Breach Reporting and Compliance with GDPR Requirements
Data protection breach reporting has become increasingly important in our digital age. With the rise of cybercrime and data breaches, it is essential for businesses to take necessary measures to protect personal information and report any breaches in a timely and transparent manner. In the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires businesses to report certain types of data breaches to their relevant supervisory authority. The GDPR defines a personal data breach as a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to personal data. Under the GDPR, businesses must report a personal data breach to the supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, unless the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk to individuals, businesses must also notify affected individuals without