How can I protect data against computer hacking?
On its website, a political party introduced all of its elected members, particularly in Parliament.
When these members received insulting text messages and emails, the party realised that the site had been hacked.
By attacking the site, the hackers also had access to a database containing a lot of information on the private lives of the members.
The party leadership filed a criminal complaint against X.
Without delay a strict security policy was put in place by the party management
Recommendations
The controller of the data file is responsible for the security of the data he processes. He must regularly assess the security measures taking into account the risks related to data protection.
Basic principles
Data Security
Resources
https://www.melani.admin.ch/melani/fr/home/documentation/rapports/rapports-sur-la-situation.html
