Reporting a data breach
Personal data includes names, addresses, telephone numbers, payment details and any other information that identifies someone.Breaches must be reported swiftly, with full details provided. Failure to report a personal data breach can put individuals at risk and can lead to huge fines for the organisation and damage to reputation, shareholder confidence and public trust.
You will play the role of a Data Protection Officer within the fictional company Beedlestones. Your challenge is to report a personal data breach to the supervisory authority, protect the rights of individuals and protect Beedlestones' reputation. Do you know what to do if there is a personal data breach?
Related courses and information
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
This foundation course will ensure you understand what is required of you in your daily role in light of GDPR.
Personal data protection
This course focuses on the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) with an emphasis on accountability and ownership when it comes to processing and storing personal data.
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) — Advanced
This advanced course takes an in depth look at everything you are required to know to ensure your business complies with GDPR legislation.
GDPR bitesize guide
GDPR applies to all UK businesses despite Brexit. To comply you need to know what data you collect from people and justify exactly why you collect it. Our bitesize guide breaks down what you need to do in four parts.
Fact sheet: General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulations (EU GDPR) were rolled out across the EU on 25 May 2018. The Regulations brought consistency in data handling to EU member states and granted individuals additional rights on when and how their personal data is used.