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More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024
Data Protection

More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024

UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Sagacity offers UK consumer data via Databricks for AI use
Data Protection

Sagacity offers UK consumer data via Databricks for AI use

Sagacity has partnered with Databricks to offer instant access to the UK's largest permissioned consumer datasets for AI and personalisation projects.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
Data Protection

UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid

UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
Data Protection

HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000

HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants

The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Global Stories

Personal data stories

Zero Trust vital in cybersecurity strategies in wake of Qantas breach
Multi-factor authentication

Zero Trust vital in cybersecurity strategies in wake of Qantas breach

Cybersecurity experts have highlighted the continued significance of personal information to cybercriminals and the varied threats posed by data exposures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management
Data Protection

Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management

Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
Malware

Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Jun 2025
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Data Protection

Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy

Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Data Protection

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Personal data stories

US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge
Data Protection

US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge

US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery
Customer Experience

Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery

Australian shoppers use an average of 4.8 touchpoints for product discovery, blending online search, social media, and influencer input amid easing cost pressures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Samsung unleashes new security features with AI & quantum
Data Protection

Samsung unleashes new security features with AI & quantum

Samsung introduces advanced security features in Galaxy smartphones with AI-driven encryption, Knox Matrix updates, and quantum-resistant Secure Wi-Fi in One UI 8.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers
Unified Communications

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Experts give Qantas mixed reviews on cyber breach response
Data Protection

Experts give Qantas mixed reviews on cyber breach response

A cyber attack on Qantas affecting six million customers exposes flaws in the airline's security and crisis communication amid tighter privacy laws.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it
Data Protection

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025