February 2026 brought a series of significant data breaches spanning automotive, aviation, hospitality, finance, telecom, and media. The incidents were not driven by a single attack method. Some ...
A new industry-wide initiative has launched to strengthen data deletion practices in the used car and van sector, tackling the risks of GDPR breaches. La ...
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Two-thirds of SMEs risk GDPR breach over storage of HR records
Two-thirds of Irish small to medium-sized businesses may be breaching data protection rules because of how they store HR records, according to research from software firm HRlocker. Its Irish SME HR ...
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University of Limerick (UL) has been fined €98,000 by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) following an investigation into a series of personal data breaches.
Passwords are cornerstones of digital security, safeguarding sensitive data, personal identities, and business operations. Yet, they remain one of the most vulnerable aspects of cybersecurity. The ...
A rejection by European Union member governments of a proposal backed by the European Commission to make it easier to share data about individuals won cautious ...
EDPS drill reveals major gaps in staff preparedness for handling personal data breaches at EU bodies
A simulation called the ‘PATRICIA Test 2025’ was conducted by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). In their report, the EDPS noted that while many respondents have documented procedures, ...
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