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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.