Data leaks
Data and third partiesComes in through: Documents
Client information ending up where it shouldn't
An email to the wrong person, a forgotten public link or a document pasted into an AI tool. No hacker needed: many leaks are mistakes, but the consequences are the same.
Threat mapHow it happens
- 1
The mistake
A document goes to the wrong person, a folder is shared "with anyone" or it's uploaded to an outside tool.
- 2
The exposure
The information is reachable from outside the company, sometimes for months.
- 3
The consequence
Client data exposed, lost trust and possible notification duties under the GDPR.
How to spot it
- Links shared with "anyone who has the link"
- Documents with personal data emailed without protection
- Client information in AI tools or outside websites
- You don't know where sensitive data is stored
How to protect yourself
- Review shared links and close the ones you don't need
- Clear guidelines for sharing documents with personal data
- Rules for using AI with company information
- Train the team on data protection
If it has already happened
Try to close access to the document as soon as possible and record what happened. If personal data is affected, check with your adviser whether it must be reported to the data protection authority.
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