Term
Personal data breach
Statutory definitionGDPR
‘a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.’
Definition from the GDPR. The EHDS Regulation adopts it through Article 2(1). See Article 2.
Where this term is used
GDPR, Articles:4, 33, 34, 58, 70
GDPR, recitals:73, 85, 86, 87, 88
Questions about what this term means for your organisation? Contact Mr. Dr. Vlieger.