You receive a request for sensitive data that breaches privacy policies. How do you respond?
How do you handle requests for sensitive data? Share your strategies for safeguarding privacy.
You receive a request for sensitive data that breaches privacy policies. How do you respond?
How do you handle requests for sensitive data? Share your strategies for safeguarding privacy.
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🚫Immediately deny the request and document the incident for audit purposes. 📜Refer to company data governance and privacy policy to justify non-compliance. 🧑⚖️Escalate the request to the Data Protection Officer or legal team for review. 🔐Ensure access controls and data classification are enforced to prevent unauthorized exposure. 📢Educate the requester on privacy regulations like GDPR or HIPAA and the risks of violations. ✅Reinforce the culture of ethical data use across teams with regular training.
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Assuming there is valid objective: - Check for the (limited) audience and purpose of the request - Highlight the privacy policies breached and the potential impact/risk - Advise on the appropriate/necessary (deviation) processes and approvals
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*Decline the request firmly and clearly. *Explain the reason,cite company policy or data protection laws. *Report the request to the appropriate authority, if necessary.
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