The Case Digest constitutes valuable guidance for organisations when assessing the adequacy of their security measures, both prior to and after a data breach. These decisions, issued through close cooperation among data protection authorities (DPAs), offer insights into how GDPR provisions are applied in various scenarios, such as hacking or accidental data disclosure. The Case Digest focusses on the following three key categories of data breaches, offering practical guidance for compliance:

• Personal data breaches resulting from malicious attacks by external entities
• Personal data breaches attributed to insufficient practices and systems of organisations
• Personal data breaches caused by human error

A separate section addresses issues related to passwords, that spanned across all three categories of personal data breaches.

This Case Digest highlights the importance of ongoing vigilance and adaptation in the face of evolving cybersecurity threats. By examining a range of security incidents and data breach scenarios, the Case Digest helps to establish a common understanding and approach among DPAs. This consistency is vital for organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions, as it provides clarity on compliance expectations and helps to streamline reporting processes in the event of a breach.

The EDPB’s One-Stop-Shop Case Digest can be found here.