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Met Police ordered to review ‘weak’ data protection policies after significant breaches

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The Independent UK

Met Police ‘sent address and number of female stalking victim to defendant’

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered London’s police force to step up its data protection policies

The Independent UK

Over 100,000 UK Police and staff have personal data leaked in attack on national database

ExfilSquad claims responsibility for the attack, says it asked for a ransom payment.

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Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts

Laptops, phones and documents seized as information commissioner acts on messages about mis-selling scandal

The Guardian - UK

UK properties raided in crackdown against spam motor finance text messages

More than 1,220 misleading adverts have so far been removed or changed since January 2024 after action by the FCA

The Independent UK

Hackers Steal 607,000 Contact Records From Department for Education in England

The Department for Education confirms a cyber-attack affecting 607,000 records, raising security concerns. No financial data was accessed, and the breach was quickly contained, limiting risk to individuals.

International Business Times UK

World's largest health organization threatens to jail or fire staff reading patient data 'without legal justification

NHS England warns staff that unlawful patient record access could result in dismissal, prosecution, and prison while expanding monitoring across healthcare organizations.

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BrewDog founder James Watt reported to watchdog over data privacy law breach

A WATCHDOG is looking into complaints that BrewDog co-founder James Watt broke data privacy laws after he contacted thousands of former investors in…

The National (Scotland)

BrewDog co-founder James Watt faces complaints over takeover plans

Mr Watt launched a fresh bid on Wednesday to buy back the company he co-founded

The Independent UK

BrewDog co-founder James Watt faces complaints to UK data watchdog

The Information Commissioner’s Office said it is ‘assessing’ information following complaints related to Mr Watt.

Evening Standard

‘How’s this joker got my details?’: BrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’

Exclusive: Watchdog asked to look into how James Watt got data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join buy-back bid

The Guardian - UK

Minister ‘appalled’ as ex-data watchdog prepares to sue woman who raised harassment concerns

John Edwards resigned in June after independent investigation following claims of sexual harassment and bullying

The Guardian - UK

NHS boss threatens to sack staff for snooping on medical records

Dozens of staff members reportedly accessed the medical records of a three-year-old boy injured in a crocodile pit

The Independent UK

Calls for probe into lack of action on eVisa failings that resulted in data breach

Exclusive: UK’s data regulator failing to hold the government to account for breaches, campaigners say

The Independent UK

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Google's update on IP tracking has crossed a new line — here's why a VPN is more crucial than ever

Google will soon start tracking users' IP addresses for advertising measurement purposes, also in the UK and EEA. Here's what this means for your privacy and how a VPN can help.

The Guardian - UK

Cambridge hospital staff investigated over accessing records of boy hurt in crocodile pit

About 40 members of staff reported to have looked at information of boy, three, who ended up in zoo enclosure

The Independent UK

Records of boy attacked by crocodile accessed by 40 NHS staff

The boy is currently recovering in hopsital after being seriously injured

The Independent UK

Probe after 40 NHS staff accessed medical records of boy hurt in crocodile pit

The child is now in a stable condition after the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

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International Business Times UK

Kate Middleton Record Leak Bombshell: Disgraced Hospital Worker Fired After Offering to Sell Princess's Medical Files for Cash

A London Clinic worker was sacked and cautioned after allegedly accessing Kate Middleton's medical records and offering to sell them, raising concerns about patient privacy.

The Times of India

‘Inappropriate humour, poor judgement’: UK information commissioner John Edwards quits after workplace probe

John Edwards has resigned as the UK's Information Commissioner after an independent workplace investigation found there was a "case to answer" regarding allegations about his conduct.

The Guardian - UK

ICO watchdog opens inquiry into cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms

Exclusive: Oxevision system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts being scrutinised by information commissioner over privacy concerns

International Business Times UK

Princess Catherine's Medical Records Targeted in Alleged Sale Attempt by Former Health Worker

Former health worker cautioned after allegedly trying to access and sell Princess Catherine's medical records, raising serious concerns over hospital data privacy and security.

AAP

UK hospital worker tried to sell Princess Kate records

UK authorities say a former healthcare worker misused sensitive information, reportedly about Princess Kate, with an offer to disclose it for financial gain.

The Times of India

Princess of Wales’ medical records accessed for financial gain; Ex-London clinic worker cautioned

A former healthcare worker at the London Clinic has been formally cautioned for illegally accessing the medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales, during her treatment at the private London hospital in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-health worker cautioned after Kate’s medical notes offered for financial gain

Information commissioner issues formal caution after London private hospital treating royal reported breach

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