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The Role of Human Error in Data Spillage

Incidents

Unraveling Human Factors in Data Breaches

By Anirudh Saini, Content Writer, BuzzClan

Data spillage is a term used to describe the exposure of sensitive or classified information outside an
organization’s designated boundary of network or safety perimeter. It can occur for various reasons, such
as data breaches, lack of safety measures, or outdated systems. However, the most significant and
potentially devastating cause of data spillage is Human Error.

According to a study from CompTIA, the human element accounts for the root cause of 52% of data
breaches. In this article, we will interpret the role of human error in data spillage incidents and how
understanding its role is instructive and invaluable in preventing such occurrences in the future. Exploring
the types of human errors, we will look at some probable mitigation approaches to eradicate them.

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