Notification of a data breach involving PII

A personal data breach must be reported to the supervisory authority if the breach may pose a risk to data subjects rights and freedoms. Data subjects, on the other hand, must be informed if the breach is likely to pose a high risk to their rights and freedoms. For example, registrants may take steps to reduce the adverse effect (e.g. by closing their credit card).

The notification must include the following information:

• a clear description of the personal data breach
• the name and contact details of the data protection officer or other contact point from which further information can be obtained
• the likely consequences of the personal data breach
• the measures proposed or already taken by the controller; where appropriate, measures to mitigate possible adverse effects.

The organization shall define the procedures for reporting security breaches in the supply chain. The process must take into account all kinds of roles in the supply chain, whether we are the customer of the end product or one supplier in the chain.

Policies shall take into account agreements with partners and customers and their commitments regarding the reporting obligations of both parties.