Define: Compromised

The meaning of “Compromised” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Compromised defined in a legal contract?

  • Compromised means a situation where a private key is threatened with being lost, disclosed, or subject to unauthorized use.
    Seen in 13 SEC Filings
  • Compromised means the conditions where information has been inappropriately or incorrectly disclosed.
    Seen in 3 SEC Filings
  • Compromised means a circumstance where an individual’s identity has not been protected as required by [the Act], resulting in a risk of identity revelation.
    Seen in 2 SEC Filings
  • Compromised means a situation affecting a system or device where its intended purpose or effective operation is adversely affected by any event that negatively impacts its confidentiality, integrity, or availability, or any data stored on it.
    Seen in 2 SEC Filings
  • Compromised means a condition involving unauthorized collection, use, or disclosure of information in a user’s account, along with other events that might affect the security or integrity of the data management system.
    Seen in 1 SEC Filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Compromised means any unauthorized disclosure or potential loss of private key, user information, or data impacting system integrity.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Merger and Acquisitions
  • Data sharing and transfer
  • Online service provision

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Compromised means failure in preserving confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a system, device or data due to external events.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Management of digital infrastructure
  • Cloud service provision
  • IT system maintenance

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Compromised'?

Compromised means any unauthorized disclosure or potential loss of private key, user information, or data impacting system integrity.