The unauthorized viewing, unauthorized
acquisition, accidental publication, or loss of personally information data
that compromises its security, confidentiality, or integrity, and which may
lead to the accidental or unlawful use, destruction, loss, alteration, or
disclosure of personal information, or allow for additional access to other personal
information. The incident may be
confirmed or suspected. Also, referred
to as a ‘breach of security of the system’, and other similar variations. Note, each jurisdiction may have
additional specifications as to what constitutes a breach.
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