An enterprise has lost an unencrypted backup tape of archived customer data.

 From an ethical standpoint, the enterprise should communicate the breach to customers, because they have a right to know that their personal data has been compromised and may be at risk of identity theft, fraud, or other malicious activity. Even if the data breach report is not mandatory in the relevant jurisdiction, the enterprise has a moral duty to respect the privacy and dignity of its customers, and to be transparent and accountable for its actions. Communicating the breach to customers can also help to preserve the trust and reputation of the enterprise, and to mitigate the potential legal and financial consequences of the breach. According to some data ethics experts, data breaches should be treated as public health issues, and organizations should adopt a proactive and responsible approach to inform and protect their customers12. Some examples of data breach communication best practices are: notifying customers as soon as possible, providing clear and accurate information about the nature and extent of the breach, explaining what actions the enterprise is taking to remedy the situation and prevent future incidents, offering assistanceand support to affected customers, such as identity protection services or credit monitoring, and apologizing sincerely and expressing commitment to data ethics34.

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Data ethics: What it means and what it takes | McKinsey

The Skeleton of a Data Breach: The Ethical and Legal Concerns

Data breaches: A public health issue? | TheHill

How to Communicate a Data Breach Effectively - IT Governance Blog