Data Protection and Corporate Reputation Management in the Digital Era
Gabriela Wojak, Ernest Gorka, Michal Ćwiakala, Dariusz Baran, Dariusz Resko, Monika Wyrzykowska-Antkiewicz, Robert Marczuk, Marcin Agacinski, Daniel Zawadzki9, Jan Piwnik10 · EUROPEAN RESEARCH STUDIES JOURNAL · 2025
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between cybersecurity management, data protection, and corporate reputation in the context of digital transformation.The study aims to identify how organizations implement strategies and tools to mitigate cyber risks, comply with regulatory requirements, and build stakeholder trust.Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research design was applied using an online diagnostic survey distributed to enterprises across various industries in Poland.The study examined organizational cybersecurity strategies, the use of technical and procedural safeguards, employee awareness, and the adoption of international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27032.Findings: The research revealed that most organizations have formal cybersecurity strategies, conduct regular audits, and invest in awareness programs.However, despite high levels of preparedness, 75% of surveyed firms experienced cyber incidents, most often resulting in reputational damage and operational disruptions.Cybersecurity is increasingly perceived as an investment in long-term organizational stability rather than as a cost.