Definition
Data Breach Notification is the legal requirement for organizations to inform affected individuals, regulators, and sometimes the public when personal data has been compromised in a security breach, within specified timeframes.
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Incident Response
Incident response is the organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack. The goal is to handle the situation in a way that limits damage, reduces recovery time and costs, and prevents future incidents.
GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive EU data protection law that governs how organizations collect, process, store, and transfer personal data of EU residents, with significant penalties for non-compliance.
HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a US federal law that establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
Compliance
Compliance in cybersecurity refers to the process of meeting established security standards, regulations, and legal requirements. Organizations must adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations to protect data and avoid penalties.
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