Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong, renowned experts in cyber security, co-host the award-winning Life with GDPR. In this episode, Tom and Jonathan discuss a troubling inadvertent data release by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
The release occurred when a document containing sensitive information about PSNI employees was mistakenly uploaded to a public site, putting officers at risk. The document, inadvertently released based upon a valid FOIA request, wrongfully included the names, ranks, locations, and even surveillance and intelligence details of the Northern Ireland constabulary. This inadvertent release highlights how the bypassing of security checks caused the breach, emphasizing the real-world impact of data breaches on individuals. Tom and Jonathan also discuss the use of spreadsheets in data breaches and express frustration with the lack of attention given to these incidents. Overall, the conversation stresses the importance of data protection and compliance and the urgent need for improved measures to address this issue.
Key Takeaways:
- Data release at PSNI
- Data release implications
- Regulator’s Call for Improved Data Protection
- Spreadsheets are evil
Resources:
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