Declassification
Declassification: The process by which information that has previously been classified as confidential, secret, or top-secret is downgraded in secrecy level or made entirely public. This process is critical for ensuring that information which no longer requires protection is accessible for public scrutiny or for use in non-sensitive contexts. The procedure is typically controlled by […]
Data Leak
Data Leak: An incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential data is unintentionally exposed, transmitted, or made accessible to unauthorized individuals. This could be the result of various actions, such as poor security configurations, vulnerabilities in software, or human error, and can lead to significant reputational and financial damage.
Data Leakage
Data Leakage: An event where information, either intentionally or accidentally, is moved outside of an organization’s security boundaries, possibly falling into the wrong hands. Data leakage could occur through various channels, such as email attachments, cloud storage, physical devices, or even through employee misconduct.
Data Lifecycle
Data Lifecycle: The sequence of stages that a particular unit of data goes through from its initial generation or capture to its eventual archival and retirement or deletion. This lifecycle typically includes stages such as creation, processing, storage, usage, sharing, archiving, and disposal, with each stage necessitating specific handling and security measures.
Data Owner
Data Owner: An individual or a functional unit, usually within an organization, which is legally responsible for the data they create, capture, maintain, or use. They are responsible for classifying the data according to its sensitivity and for ensuring it is handled, stored, and accessed in compliance with relevant laws, policies, and guidelines.
Data Portability
Data Portability: The ability to move data from one system, controller, or environment to another in a safe and secure manner without affecting its usability. Often a topic in discussions about personal data rights, it allows users to take their data from a service and transfer or ‘port’ it elsewhere, offering greater control over their […]