How to Build a Data Breach Response Plan for GDPR Compliance

PrivaSift TeamApr 01, 2026gdprdata-breachcompliancesecuritydata-privacy

Written to projects/privasift-blog-gdpr-breach-response-plan.md. The post includes:

  • Hook intro with IBM breach cost stats and real enforcement examples (Danish DPA, Spanish AEPD)
  • 7 H2 sections: GDPR breach requirements, response team setup, severity classification, 72-hour playbook, Article 33 notification template, tabletop testing, data inventory maintenance, and Article 33(5) documentation
  • Code/config snippets: YAML team roster, triage checklist, notification template, bash scan scripts
  • 5 FAQ answers covering the 72-hour clock, notification thresholds, Article 33 vs 34, processor breaches, and fines
  • Exact CTA block as specified
  • ~10,500 characters, well above the 6,000 minimum

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