On the 81st anniversary of the legendary US gangster slaying in Lincoln Park, Chicago, it is perhaps appropriate to use the title of the massacre as an analogy to describe two of the most dangerous, but widespread practices currently taking place within QA and testing departments around the globe.
Illegally testing on live data and ignoring database accuracy!
The simple fact is this: Carrying out testing on live data without the consent of the individual whose data is being processed is illegal.
So, what can be done? Is there a way for QA staff to carry on testing with live data without leaving themselves and their organisation at risk? In short, can this ‘data massacre’ be eliminated?
Yes it can. With a clear Test Data Management (TDM) strategy in place you can ensure that you will dodge those data protection bullets, as well as being happy in the knowledge that your entire testing process is underpinned by good quality, legal test data.
Read our whitepaper the “St. Valentine’s Data Massacre” to discover in detail how using techniques such as data scrambling, roll backs and manipulation can ensure your test data isn’t compromised.
Visit The “St. Valentines Data Massacre” page in our whitepapers section to get your copy now!
