What to Do When You're Involved in a Data Breach

August 4, 2023

Third-parties and businesses keep a scary amount of information about their customers. Most of the time, this data is locked up tight, but there are occasional breaches. When this happens to your data, you should be notified about it immediately. But what do you do next?

We’ll talk you through all the steps you need to follow if you’re involved in a data breach in our top story.

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-Dan

Data breaches can be incredibly distressing, depending on the scale and type of data involved. A breach can leak personal data such as your email address, credit card details, social security number (SSN), driver’s license, or health information. Irrespective of the type of data involved, its scale, or its severity, a data breach can leave you confused about what to do next. Read More »

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