Glossary

Data breach

A data breach is a security incident in which personal data is lost, stolen, or accessed by someone without authorisation.

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Definition

A data breach can range from a lost laptop to a system intrusion. Where it's likely to risk people's rights, the organisation must report it to the regulator and, for high risk, tell those affected.

Why it matters for your business

If your data is ever affected, we'll tell you directly and never via a login link. Watch for scams exploiting breach fears. See if your data may have been affected.

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