Data

Cybersecurity experts concerned by possible intent behind use of big data to compile lists featuring everyone from low-key individuals to the royal family

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/14/zhenhua-data-full-list-leak-database-personal-details-millions-china-tech-company?CMP=share_btn_tw

Data exposure within Airbnb’s system was the result of a technical issue but was swiftly fixed, says the firm

COVID-19 is no reason for restrictions on freedom of information

https://www.transparency.org/en/press/the-right-to-know-is-crucial-in-a-crisis?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=accesstoinfo

Customers at an IT company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the firm's website was hacked and their bank details stolen.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2020/09/26/customers-bank-details-stolen-as-hackers-target-staffordshire-firm/

The Open Rights Group and Big Brother Watch accuse the government of endangering public health with a reckless attitude to contact-tracing data security

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252489536/Government-blasted-over-reckless-contact-tracing-security

Criminals are exploiting and adapting to Covid-19 with a rise in online data harvesting and a fall in cheque and contactless card fraud, according to UK Finance.

The UK’s Home Office department reported a 120% rise in data loss incidents during the financial year 2019-20.

Giant office retail company Staples informed some of its customers that data related to their orders has been accessed without authorization.

A data breach by Public Health Wales (PHW) could have an impact on public confidence in the coronavirus testing system, opposition parties have said.

Consumer firm Which? has called for tough penalties for firms that fail to prevent data breaches, after research showed that nearly half of those who lose data in such cases later experience fraud.