DATA BREACH
Data Breach
A data breach refers to an unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disposal, modification, or destruction of sensitive employee data. It can have serious ramifications for both the company and its employees, including financial losses, reputational harm, and legal liability.
Types of data breaches in HR
- Hacking
- Malware
- Portable device loss
- Unintended disclosure
- Insider leak
- Stationary data loss
- Payment card fraud
- Physical loss
Preventing data breaches in HR
- Strong data security practices
- Employee training
- Incident response plan
- Regular security audits
- Up-to-date software
- Vendor management