Data breach help

Had a data breach? The 72-hour clock has started.

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, a breach likely to put people at risk must be reported to the NDPC within 72 hours of becoming aware of it. Stay calm, act in order and get help early.

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Your 72-hour deadline

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What to do, in order

1Contain itDisconnect affected devices, reset passwords, revoke access and recall misdirected emails.
2Preserve evidenceDo not delete logs, emails or files. Note who found it, when and how.
3Assess the riskWhat data, how many people, is any of it sensitive, and could it harm them?
4Decide on notificationIf the breach is likely to put people at risk, notify the NDPC within 72 hours of becoming aware of it.
5Tell the people affectedIf the risk to them is high, explain clearly what happened and what they can do.
6Learn and fixReview what failed and update controls, training and your breach plan.

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How we help during a breach

Triage call to understand what happened and what data is involved
Risk assessment and a clear recommendation on NDPC notification
Drafting the notification to the NDPC and messages to affected people
Containment steps with your IT team, and specialist forensic partners where needed
A short review afterwards so it does not happen again

Had a data breach? The 72-hour clock has started.

Your 72-hour deadline

What to do, in order

How we help during a breach

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