In 2007, there were 329 reported security breaches in the U.S., according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. That’s millions of names, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and other personal information lost by or stolen from universities, government agencies and private businesses (small and large). Today’s legislation requires that states notify individuals and the respective parties about these data breaches.
As data loss from careless employees or thieves becomes ever more common, every organization should have a plan to notify its constituents if personal information is lost. Download this new expert eBook which includes the latest on legislation, how to create a plan and whether you, the CIO, should be in the public eye if the undesirable happens.
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