# Viewing an Incident

The specific details for an incident can be viewed by clicking into the incident from the table. From here, the report for the incident can be viewed.

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## **Incident Report**

The incident report can be viewed by clicking the Incident Report button from a specific incident's page. Each incident should undergo an appropriate investigation which should be recorded on this page.

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**Incident Description**

An overview of the incident and its events.

**Business Impact**

The overall impact the incident had on your organisation.

**Root Cause Analysis**

Analysis of the incident to derive its root cause.

**Resolution**

What steps have been taken by the organisation to rectify this incident, ensuring it will not occur again.

**Authorities Notified**

The authorities notified of the incident - For example, the police, or ICO.

**Conclusion**

A brief summarisation regarding the incident and its resolution.
