GDPR Violation

Risk Category

Compliance

Risk Description

Failing to comply with GDPR rules can result in significant risks, audit issues, fines, and legal challenges. Learn how to enforce strict policies and stay compliant

Why It’s a Risk

GDPR mandates strict rules around data protection, processing, and storage. Mishandling of personal data by NHIs - such as sharing it with unauthorized consumers or failing to encrypt it adequately - can result in severe fines, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Furthermore, poorly managed and secured NHIs increase the likelihood of data leaks, breaches, and unauthorized use.

Medium, especially in organizations with a large number of NHIs interacting with sensitive data across diverse environments without sufficient oversight.

High, as non-compliance with GDPR can lead to significant financial penalties, legal actions, and a loss of trust from customers and stakeholders.

Mitigation Strategy

Enforce strict data protection policies for NHIs, ensuring adherence to GDPR regulations. Implement robust monitoring and auditing of NHI interactions with personal data. Apply the principle of least privilege to limit access only to authorized entities. Utilize encryption, anonymization, and tokenization techniques to secure sensitive data. Conduct regular compliance training and assessments to ensure all systems, including NHIs, are aligned with GDPR requirements. Apply Zero Trust principles to verify the legitimacy of access requests, preventing misuse or unauthorized data exposure.

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