Compliance
notifiable privacy breach
A privacy breach likely to cause serious harm requiring notification.
Definition
A breach of security that has caused, or is likely to cause, serious harm to affected individuals; agencies must assess incidents against this threshold and, if met, notify the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals in accordance with the Act’s requirements.
Related Terms
Data breach
Security incident causing loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure of data....
Failure of Personal Data Protection
Breach compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability....
Personal Data Breach
Security breach affecting personal data integrity or confidentiality....
Cyber Security Incident
Unauthorized acts affecting confidentiality, integrity, or availability....
Incident of cybersecurity
Event compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability....