Data breach
A data breach is a security incident in which an unauthorized party accesses information, accidentally or deliberately.
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In business automation
A process that sends a customer list to a new tool increases the number of places where the information is stored. A data breach is an incident in which an unauthorized party accesses information, accidentally or deliberately. In this guide, the term appears alongside the Privacy Protection Law, encryption, and audit log.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
An export file stored in an open test environment
A developer copies an export file to a test environment. The file is stored in a more open location than expected. The team checks who can access it, restricts permissions, and documents what leaked, without assuming that encryption in transit negated the incident.
Relevant tools
- HubSpot
- A system that stores customer details. A data breach is an access incident, not the name of a tool. Check permissions and export options on the official website before providing a file to a test environment.
What to check
- Encryption in transit does not prevent access if a key or export file reaches someone who should not see it.