1k Data Breaches Later, the Disclosure Lag Is Worse

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Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) reached 1,000 data breaches, highlighting ongoing need despite GDPR and CCPA due to disclosure lags.
Examples like Carnival and Zara show breaches disclosed 43 and 45 days post-leak, while victims remained unaware, worsened by data spreading quickly online.
Disclosure delays are often justified as needing thorough analysis, but early notification via email addresses is feasible and not prioritized.
Class action lawsuits post-breach are proliferating, influencing organizations to adopt litigation postures over customer protection, aligning with shareholder interests.
Privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA have loopholes allowing companies to avoid notifying individuals if breaches don't meet high-risk or serious harm thresholds.
Organizations may legally avoid disclosure by arguing breached data (e.g., from ShinyHunters) doesn't qualify as sensitive PII under regulations, delaying or omitting alerts.
HIBP persists because organizations' goals misalign with public expectation for timely breach notifications, emphasizing a social rather than just legal obligation.

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