#InformationGovernance

Student’s flimsy bin bags blamed for latest NHS data breach

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June 13, 2024 at 07:39AM The investigation into a data protection gaffe at the UK’s NHS revealed that a medical student mistakenly disposed of confidential medical data in bin bags, leading to its exposure in a suburban alley. The trust assured the public that the documents were recovered and those affected have been contacted. The … Read more

Cop shop rapped for ‘completely avoidable’ web form blunder

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March 15, 2024 at 07:43AM MOPAC’s untidy tech practices led to a webform error, exposing personal data of 394 complainants against the Metropolitan Police Service. An employee mistake made the forms public, but no evidence suggests data access. The ICO reprimanded MOPAC for the avoidable breach, urging improved training and governance. Remedial actions and enhanced … Read more