Data Breach: XYZ's Privacy/Legal & Ethical Considerations

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The discussion revolves around the privacy, legal, and ethical considerations a business must address following a data breach, specifically in the context of a hypothetical large company (XYZ) that has exposed login details. The scope includes legal obligations, ethical responsibilities, and industry-specific challenges.

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  • Some participants note that laws typically require disclosure of data breaches involving personal information, with EU laws being particularly stringent.
  • Others highlight that the implications of a data breach can vary significantly depending on the industry, citing hospitals as an example due to their handling of sensitive patient records.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of seeking legal counsel rather than relying on online forums for legal advice, suggesting that there are specific time limits for disclosure, such as 72 hours under certain regulations like GDPR.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the appropriateness of discussing legal requirements in a forum setting, indicating a preference for more self-driven research by the original poster.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to discussing legal and ethical considerations, with some advocating for personal research and legal consultation, while others engage in broader discussions about the implications of data breaches across different industries.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a variety of perspectives on the legal obligations surrounding data breaches, with some participants pointing out the complexity and variability based on industry specifics. There is also an acknowledgment of the limitations of seeking legal advice in an online forum.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals involved in data privacy, legal compliance, ethics in business, and those seeking to understand the implications of data breaches in various industries.

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If a company has a data breach what are the privacy/legal and ethical factors that the business has to take into consideration?
Researching I've seen that most laws require disclosure of the data breach if it contains personal information. EU laws are the most strict. Failure to disclose presents a huge legal problem and the business will face fines. Not telling your customer also seems very wrong, letting them carry on thinking nothing is wrong.

edit: Let's for context's sake say that the example is a Big Company(XYZ) - and they've just had a data breach exposing login details (passwd/username)
 
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That seems like a pretty broad question, muchly dependent on the industry the business in in.

For example, a hospital, with patient records, has unique problems.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
That seems like a pretty broad question, muchly dependent on the industry the business in in.

For example, a hospital, with patient records, has unique problems.
Fair point. Let's for context's sake say that the example is a Big Company(XYZ) - and they've just had a data breach exposing login details (passwd/username). And then apply my original question- what are the privacy/legal and ethical factors that the business has to take into consideration?
 
Even though this is not in the homework section, I'd say the same rules are appropriate. We are obliged not to straight up answer questions that the OP has not first attempted to answer on their own first.

What has your research to-date indicated?
 
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Yes there are legal requirements. Some of them have time limits, such as 72 hours, to disclose. Instead of asking strangers on the Internet who don't even know where you live and which laws apply, go as fast as your feet will take you to a local lawyer.

Besides, we can't sit here on Physics Forums giving out legal requests.
 
anorlunda said:
Yes there are legal requirements. Some of them have time limits, such as 72 hours, to disclose. Instead of asking strangers on the Internet who don't even know where you live and which laws apply, go as fast as your feet will take you to a local lawyer.

Besides, we can't sit here on Physics Forums giving out legal requests.
I am aware there are legal requirements. A few other regulations abide by the 72 hours rule, such as GDPR.
The term "forum" refers to a meeting or medium in which ideas and views about any particular topic are exchanged.

The purpose of this post isn't to give legal advice, but to facilitate a discussion around the particular topic, which in hindsight was the wrong decision on my part. I will take this somewhere else. Thanks
 
And on that note we can close the thread
 

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