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Tapshåndtering

Tapshåndtering, translated as loss handling in English, is a term used in Danish and Norwegian contexts to describe the systematic management of losses within an organization. It encompasses the processes, policies, and governance required to identify, quantify, mitigate, and recover from losses across various domains, including data, financial value, assets, and service availability. The goal of tapshåndtering is to minimize total impact and reduce the likelihood of recurrence through structured, repeatable practices.

Key components of tapshåndtering include governance and policy development, risk assessment, incident detection and reporting, loss

Applications of tapshåndtering span multiple domains. In information technology, it covers data loss prevention, backups, disaster

Effective implementation relies on mapping loss types, collecting relevant data, and establishing key performance indicators such

classification
and
valuation,
and
the
selection
of
mitigation
strategies.
Recovery
planning
and
business
continuity
are
integral,
as
are
root
cause
analysis,
corrective
actions,
and
post-incident
learning.
Clear
communication
with
stakeholders
and
documentation
are
essential
to
ensure
transparency
and
accountability,
while
compliance
considerations
address
legal,
regulatory,
and
contractual
obligations.
recovery,
data
integrity
checks,
and
version
control.
In
operations
and
manufacturing,
it
focuses
on
minimizing
waste
and
energy
losses
and
improving
process
efficiency.
In
finance
and
risk
management,
it
deals
with
revenue
leakage,
fraud,
insurance
coverage,
and
resilience
against
financial
shocks.
as
time
to
detect,
time
to
recover,
and
loss
magnitude.
A
mature
tapshåndtering
program
combines
governance,
technical
controls,
training,
and
continuous
improvement
to
reduce
both
the
frequency
and
impact
of
losses.