Data Breach Notification
The reduction, elimination, or suspension of a legal proceeding, charge, or financial obligation.
What is Data Breach Notification?
A Data Breach Notification is a legally required notice sent when PII, PHI, or other sensitive data is accessed or disclosed without authorization. It informs affected individuals and regulators as required by data protection and breach-notification laws.
Why It Matters?
It ensures legal compliance, avoids penalties, and shows timely incident response.
Example
A firm discovers unauthorized access to client files and sends a breach notification to all affected clients within the required statutory deadline.
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