Data breaches and digital controversies can severely damage an organisation’s brand and its company valuation, so boards need to be vigilant to ensure the safety of their data and the continued success of their business. Steve Sanders and Lisa Burton explain that taking appropriate pre-emptive steps to protect data will minimise risk and create a safer, more secure environment for all stakeholders involved. They advocate the creation of a Digital Risk Committee, an internal multi-disciplinary team that avoids the risk of siloed working, and which delivers real benefit within an organisation.