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Breach Notification
Law
Telling people and authorities when a serious data breach happens.
Definition
Breach notification means informing affected people (and sometimes regulators) when a data breach could harm them.
In plain English
Telling people and authorities when a serious data breach happens.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It helps people protect themselves, and it creates accountability.
Example
Example: A company emails users after a breach and explains what data was exposed.