DigiCert data breach exposes customer information, identity documents
DigiCert disclosed that a server-migration error exposed an internal system to the internet, leaking customer data and identity documents—enterprises using DigiCert certificates should assess their exposure and prepare for possible re-issuance.
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DigiCert warns it suffered a data breach after a server migration mistakenly exposed an internal business system to the internet, allowing unauthorized access to customer information and identity documents. [...]
Editorial Analysis
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Exposure of identity documents by a trusted third party may trigger GDPR notification duties for affected EU customers and raises questions about processor due-diligence.
Assess whether your data-processing agreements with DigiCert require breach notification to your DPA and affected data subjects.
A data breach at certificate authority DigiCert exposed customer identity documents—trust-chain and GDPR implications require prompt assessment.
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