Professional Skills

A breach involving job competencies can compromise sensitive data such as employee performance evaluations, training records, and professional development plans, which may include personal identifiers. The repercussions for a business can encompass operational disruptions, reputational damage, and difficulties in maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

• Types of Compromised Data:

  • Employee performance evaluations and ratings

  • Training and development records

  • Professional development plans and goals

  • Personal identifiers (e.g., names, addresses, employee IDs)

• Potential Consequences:

  • Operational Disruptions: Increased time spent on damage control and potential delays in recruitment processes due to trust issues.

  • Reputation Damage: Loss of stakeholder confidence and potential negative media exposure affecting brand image.

  • Compliance Obligations: Increased scrutiny from regulators and possible penalties for failure toProtect sensitive employee data.

  • Financial Loss: Costs associated with breach management, legal fees, and possible regulatory fines.