��������Ƶ

A Data Breach Response Plan maps out exactly how your organization will detect, respond to, and recover from data security incidents under Danish law. It's your practical roadmap for meeting the strict 72-hour notification requirements set by the Danish Data Protection Agency and GDPR, while protecting both your data and reputation.

The plan spells out key roles, communication steps, and specific actions your team must take when personal data is compromised. It includes contact details for authorities, templates for breach notifications, and procedures for documenting incidents - all aligned with Denmark's data protection framework. Think of it as your organization's emergency protocol for handling data security crises efficiently and legally.

Your Data Breach Response Plan becomes essential the moment you discover unauthorized access to personal data or suspect a security incident. Time is critical - Danish law requires notification to authorities within 72 hours of discovery, making your plan your immediate go-to guide for coordinating your response.

Use the plan when customer data is compromised, systems are hacked, or devices containing sensitive information are lost or stolen. It guides your team through crucial first steps: assessing the breach, notifying the Danish Data Protection Agency, communicating with affected individuals, and documenting your actions. Having this plan ready before an incident helps you meet legal obligations while minimizing damage to both data subjects and your organization.

• Basic Incident Response Plan: Covers essential notification procedures and documentation requirements under Danish GDPR rules - ideal for small businesses and startups
• Comprehensive Enterprise Plan: Includes detailed protocols for multiple breach scenarios, cross-border data transfers, and complex IT infrastructure - suited for large organizations
• Industry-Specific Plans: Tailored for sectors like healthcare or finance, with specialized procedures for handling sensitive personal data under sector-specific Danish regulations
• Technical Response Plan: Focuses on IT security measures, system recovery, and forensic analysis procedures while meeting legal requirements
• Crisis Communication Plan: Emphasizes stakeholder communication strategies, media relations, and reputation management alongside compliance obligations

• Data Protection Officers: Lead the development and maintenance of the plan, ensuring it meets GDPR requirements and Danish regulatory standards
• IT Security Teams: Implement technical response procedures and handle breach detection and containment measures
• Legal Departments: Review and update the plan to ensure compliance with Danish data protection laws and notification requirements
• Executive Management: Approve the plan and make critical decisions during breach incidents
• Communications Teams: Handle internal and external communications, including mandatory notifications to affected individuals
• External Partners: Including IT forensics experts, PR firms, and legal advisors who support breach response activities

• System Inventory: Map all IT systems and data storage locations your organization uses to process personal data
• Contact Details: Compile emergency contacts for your response team, Danish Data Protection Agency, and key external partners
• Risk Assessment: Document potential breach scenarios specific to your data processing activities
• Response Procedures: Outline step-by-step protocols for containment, assessment, and notification within the 72-hour deadline
• Communication Templates: Create pre-approved messages for different stakeholders, including mandatory breach notifications
• Testing Schedule: Plan regular drills to ensure your team can execute the response effectively when needed
• Documentation System: Set up a secure method to record all breach-related actions and decisions

• Breach Definition: Clear criteria for identifying data breaches under Danish GDPR requirements
• Response Team Structure: Designated roles and responsibilities, including DPO contact information
• Detection Procedures: Methods for identifying and confirming potential breaches
• Risk Assessment Framework: Process for evaluating breach severity and impact on data subjects
• Notification Protocols: Procedures for alerting authorities within 72 hours and affected individuals when required
• Documentation Requirements: Templates and procedures for recording breach details and response actions
• Recovery Steps: Measures to contain breaches and restore data security
• Review Process: Schedule for testing and updating the plan annually

While both documents address data security incidents, a Data Breach Response Plan differs significantly from a Data Breach Notification Procedure in several key aspects. Understanding these differences helps ensure proper incident management under Danish law.

• Scope and Purpose: A Response Plan is comprehensive, covering the entire incident lifecycle from detection through recovery. The Notification Procedure focuses solely on communication protocols and requirements
• Implementation Timing: Response Plans are activated immediately upon breach discovery and guide the entire response process. Notification Procedures come into play specifically when communicating with authorities and affected individuals
• Content Detail: Response Plans include technical containment measures, forensic procedures, and recovery steps. Notification Procedures detail only the specific requirements for GDPR-compliant notifications within the 72-hour window
• Team Involvement: Response Plans engage multiple teams (IT, legal, communications). Notification Procedures primarily involve the DPO and communications team