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data breach

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The unauthorized movement or disclosure of sensitive information to a party, usually outside the organization, that is not authorized to have or see the information.

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The unauthorized movement or disclosure of sensitive information to a party, usually outside the organization, that is not authorized to have or see the information.