Data Breach

What is an Data Breach ?

A data breach involves the compromise of personal, confidential, or regulated data due to cyber attacks, misconfigurations, or human error. For TPRM, breaches involving vendors are high impact because they can expose shared data, trigger reporting obligations, and disrupt operations..

FAQs

Are all breaches caused by attackers?

No, accidental disclosures also occur.

Why are vendor breaches damaging?

They can impact multiple customers at once.

Does every breach require reporting?

Reporting depends on data type, jurisdiction, and severity.