No matter how good your organisation's routines or processes are, incidents can still occur. If a data breach or personal data incident were to occur, despite all the measures you have taken to prevent this, it is always good to know how to handle such a case.
To help you see how well prepared your organisation is to handle any personal data incidents, we have developed a checklist based on the recommendations of the Swedish Data Protection Authority.
Preparing to handle personal data breaches — a checklist
- You know how to recognise a personal data breach and what this means in practice.
- You understand that a personal data breach is not just about the loss or theft of personal data. Most breaches occur within the organisation, either intentionally or unintentionally.
- You have procedures in place for how to act within the organisation if a personal data breach occurs.
- You have appointed a person or group to be responsible for handling personal data incidents. It is important to also involve the parties with whom you share responsibility, such as your cloud service provider.
- Your staff know how to report personal data breaches to the right person or group.
How many could you check off on the list?
You can download our complete guide to personal data in the cloud to learn more about handling personal data. We help our customers achieve and ensure compliance for a safe and secure cloud service.
