Data breachnotification
The duty to tell authorities and affected people when personal data has been exposed.
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What it means
GDPR requires notifying the authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of a breach that risks people's rights. US states have their own deadlines and rules.
Keep an incident plan ready before you need one.
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What is Data breach notification?
The duty to tell authorities and affected people when personal data has been exposed.
Where does it sit in Growth Score?
It belongs to the Capital & Scale pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.
What should I read next?
Start with PII and GDPR, then browse the other terms in Capital & Scale.
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