VI. Data Breach and Notification
In the event of a data breach, the organization's incident response plan is triggered to contain and mitigate the situation. A designated team assesses the severity of the breach, identifies affected data and stakeholders, and determines the scope of notification required. The team conducts a thorough investigation to gather facts about the breach, including the cause, duration, and extent of unauthorized access or exposure. Based on the findings, the organization takes corrective action to prevent future breaches, such as implementing new security protocols, providing employee training, or upgrading software. A notification plan is then executed, informing relevant parties, including affected individuals, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This transparency helps maintain trust with stakeholders and demonstrates a commitment to data protection.