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New framework urges Aussie firms to tighten supply chain security
Data Protection

New framework urges Aussie firms to tighten supply chain security

Baidam urges Australian firms to strengthen supply chain security with a new five-pillar framework amid rising third-party data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025

Global Stories

Information Commissioner's Office stories

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
Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Storage

Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI

Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Information Commissioner's Office stories

The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice
Data Protection

The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice

With 93% of firms facing unauthorised AI use, new governance models urge flexible policies to manage shadow AI risks while fuelling innovation.

By Art Gilliland • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Health sector tops UK self-reported data breaches in 2023-2025
Data Protection

Health sector tops UK self-reported data breaches in 2023-2025

The health sector leads UK data breach self-reports with 3,820 cases from 2023 to early 2025, reveals ICO data analysed by Reward Gateway Edenred.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022
Data Protection

UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022

UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025
Software-as-a-Service

What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025

The UK's updated Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will extend compliance to many SMEs, urging them to bolster defences and improve cyber resilience by 2025.

By Jamie Akhtar • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Holland & Barrett saves 3,000 hours with AI for data requests
Data Protection

Holland & Barrett saves 3,000 hours with AI for data requests

Holland & Barrett has saved 3,000 annual hours handling data requests by automating the process with Aiimi's AI platform, boosting accuracy and speed.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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
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
UK firms report more breaches amid remote work, policy gaps
Data Protection

UK firms report more breaches amid remote work, policy gaps

UK firms reporting data breaches to the ICO rose to 69%, with remote work risks rising as phishing and employee errors top causes amid policy gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 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
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Data Protection

Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
Data Protection

Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024

Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
ICO urges firms to responsibly share data to tackle fraud
Data Protection

ICO urges firms to responsibly share data to tackle fraud

The Information Commissioner's Office is urging organisations to share personal information responsibly to combat the UK's growing fraud crisis.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
Unified Communications

Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm

Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats

NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024