Guides: protecting your data after a breach
Clear explanations to understand what leaked, respond in the right order and assert your rights.
Has my email address been leaked?
How to find out whether your email address appears in a data breach, what the result really means and what to do next.
Data breach: what to do, and in what order
Your personal data has leaked? The actions to take in order of urgency: passwords, bank, phone, phishing, erasure requests.
Compromised password: how to react
Your password appears in a data breach? Which accounts to secure first, how to choose a new password and turn on two-factor authentication.
Asking for your data to be erased (GDPR, Article 17)
The GDPR right to erasure explained: when to use it, who to write to, how long companies have to reply, and a letter template to adapt.
Phishing after a breach: recognising scams
After a breach, fraudulent messages multiply and look credible. The warning signs and where to report a fraudulent email or text message.
Your phone number has leaked: risks and what to do
What are the risks if your phone number appears in a data breach? Scam texts, fake advisers, SIM swapping: how to protect yourself.
IBAN or bank card in a breach: what to do?
Your IBAN or card number has leaked? The real risks, what to ask your bank and the deadlines for disputing a transaction.
Complaining to a data protection authority
When and how to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if a company does not reply to your GDPR request or failed to protect your data.