Summary

The Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), France's data protection watchdog, has published a report summarizing data breaches over the last five years.

A Report Focusing on Crucial Elements of Data Breaches

Through a collection of graphs and diagrams, the CNIL addresses several key aspects of data breaches, including:

  • The number of reported breaches
  • Distribution by sector and type of activity
  • Origins of data breaches (external, internal, other)
  • Data breaches by geographical area
  • Time taken to detect a breach

This report offers valuable insights for businesses, providing a broad overview of potential vulnerabilities and areas for enhancement.

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Seamus Larroque

CDPO / CPIM / ISO 27005 Certified

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