Data at risk

Database Table with Potentially Personal Identifying Information found – Canadian Social Insurance Number

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Compliance Frameworks

Description

Unencrypted Canadian Social Insurance Numbers were found in the database table {DatabaseTable}. If this information is exposed to cybercriminals, it could lead to identity theft, data breaches, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties.
  • Recommended Mitigation

    Encrypt Canadian Social Insurance Numbers and store them in purpose-built, secure data stores.