When information is exposed.
WHAT COUNTS
Unauthorised access to data Accidental disclosure Loss of a device holding data A system compromise exposing records
WHAT IS AT RISK
Customer details Staff records Financial information Credentials Commercial information
WHAT HAPPENS TO STOLEN DATA
Used for fraud against the people it describes Sold Used to attack you further
THAT LAST POINT
Stolen customer lists are used to impersonate you convincingly.
WHAT IT COSTS YOU
Notification obligations Reputation Customer trust Possibly penalties
WHAT REDUCES THE RISK
Holding less data Restricting who can access it Encrypting devices Deleting what you no longer need
THE DELETION POINT
Data you do not hold cannot be stolen.
WHAT TO PREPARE
A plan for responding, before you need it.
