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Journal Entry 3 | September 17, 2024

Studying Data Breaches on PrivacyRights.org

As I visit PrivacyRights.org, I go to the Data Breach Chronology page, which provides a wealth of publicly available information on reported data breaches in the United States. This treasure trove of data includes details such as the names and types of businesses involved, the kind of breach or personal information exposed, the number of records affected, the date of the breach, and the state of the breached entity. With this information, researchers can study data breaches by analyzing trends, including the frequency and types of data breaches, or exploring patterns based on specific industries, geographical locations, or types of sensitive information exposed. Additionally, researchers could use this data to develop predictive models for identifying potential breach risks, informing strategies for improving security measures and enhancing overall consumer protection.