1. Introduction

Website Wannabe is committed to protecting the privacy and security of customer and company data. This Data Breach Response Policy outlines the steps our organization will take in the event of a data breach to ensure swift identification, containment, and resolution.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Define the responsibilities and procedures for responding to a data breach.

• Minimize potential harm to affected individuals and the company.

• Ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

3. Definition of a Data Breach

A data breach occurs when sensitive, confidential, or protected data is accessed, disclosed, or lost in an unauthorized manner. Breaches can include, but are not limited to:

• Unauthorized access to personal or financial data.

• Loss or theft of devices containing sensitive information.

• Exposure of confidential data due to cyber-attacks or internal mishandling.

4. Incident Detection & Reporting

• Any employee, contractor, or third-party vendor who identifies a suspected or actual data breach must report it immediately to the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected].

• The DPO will document and assess the report to determine the severity of the breach.

• If a breach is confirmed, the Incident Response Team (IRT) will be activated to manage containment and response efforts.

5. Containment & Assessment

• Immediate steps will be taken to contain the breach and prevent further unauthorized access.

• IT security teams will investigate the scope, cause, and impact of the breach.

• The organization will assess the type of data compromised and the potential risks to affected individuals.

6. Notification & Communication

Depending on the severity of the breach, notifications may be issued to:

• Affected individuals: If personal data is compromised, they will be informed promptly.

• Regulatory Authorities: Compliance with data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or local regulations will be followed.

• Internal Stakeholders: Management, legal, and PR teams will be briefed on response actions.

7. Mitigation & Recovery

• Steps will be taken to mitigate further damage, such as updating security measures and addressing vulnerabilities.

• Passwords may be reset, and affected systems may be restored from backups.

• Affected individuals will be advised on protective measures such as monitoring financial accounts or changing passwords.

8. Post-Breach Review & Policy Updates

• A post-mortem analysis will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the response.

• Lessons learned will be documented to improve future breach-prevention measures.

• This policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to align with evolving security threats and regulatory requirements.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:

• Data Protection Officer: Chris Tierney

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 267-500-2928