An "integrity breach" in the context of GDPR refers to the unauthorized or accidental alteration, loss, or destruction of personal data that threatens its accuracy, reliability, or completeness. It means that personal data has been tampered with, corrupted, or edited in a way that compromises its authenticity and trustworthiness. This can happen due to hacking, internal errors, malicious actions, or software issues. Under GDPR, maintaining the integrity of personal data is crucial to ensure the data remains accurate and reliable for individuals and organizations handling it. Integrity breaches are a subset of personal data breaches and are treated seriously because they may lead to inaccuracies in important data such as health, financial, or identity records.
