The Government data loss thread

noschool · #1 27-05-09, 08:05

Thought we could start a thread in which we can record reports of data losses by state and third sector agencies. Let's see how long it takes for the first ContactPoint data loss to be reported (occurrences will obviously outnumber reports as cover ups are likely, as in the RAF case).

I'll kick it off with

Blackmail fear over RAF data loss , reported 25 May 2009

NHS 'loses' thousands of medical records, reported 25 May 2009

BBC confirms loss of children's data, reported 8 August 2008

Isn't it reassuring to know how safe we all are on their databases, memory sticks and laptops in the boot of their cars.

Amy Thomson · #2 27-05-09, 08:16

Good grief. Just typed 'UK government data losses' into Google.

Hits?

23,800,000.

Debs · #3 27-05-09, 18:07

Child Benefit data loss

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/majo...f-scandal.html

I remember receiving the letter apologising for this. It made me feel so much better......

raq23 · #4 27-05-09, 20:12

I was going to frame my letter but I lost it!

OrganisedPauper · #5 28-05-09, 22:19

Not sure if this is government or not as it's a trust that runs pension schemes for charities and the voluntary sector. I don't suppose it matters really it's still personal info being lost or stolen.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8072524.stm

Ali P · #6 28-05-09, 22:32

Aberdeen council faces legal action after kids’ records found in skip , 8th April 2008

Baby records stolen from Aberdeen hospital, 11th May 2009

There has also been something on today's news about confidential files from Aberdeenshire Council being found in a layby, but can't find a link yet.

Renegade Parent · #7 03-06-09, 18:17

Plain nosiness counts too. Council workers sacked after snooping into core database of Govt's ID card scheme:

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/...rities-secrets

(via @drgeraint on Twitter)

noschool · #8 05-06-09, 07:01

Bank details on stolen laptops

Quote:

Laptops stolen from a civil service human resources office in Belfast contained personal financial details of staff members.

The computers were taken during a break-in at Department of Finance and Personnel offices at the weekend.

Lost data included

Quote:

"...employee name, home address, payroll number, National Insurance Number and date of birth.

Separate details of some individuals' bank or building society accounts were contained on one of these laptops.

Renegade Parent · #9 10-06-09, 22:35

Oh - got a good one here (unsure if any data was actually lost - but it was certainly compromised):

"HMRC tax records centre left unguarded by Mapeley, who also run the Passport / ID Card interrogation centre buildings"

Well, the poor love needed a burger and some time out with friends.

Ali P · #10 10-07-09, 09:16

YJB computer theft could put children at risk

Quote:

Laptop computers and discs potentially containing personal information on children have been stolen during a break-in at a Youth Justice Board (YJB) building.

Quote:

In May CYP Now revealed a number of YOTs were stalling on using the new Youth Justice Management Information System (YJMIS) database amid fears it risks identifying children.

Quote:

The burglary is the second time in 18 months the YJB has been targeted.

In December 2007 the organisation's headquarters in Carteret Street, London, were raided and two laptops stolen after the electronic lock on the front door was deactivated.

Following that burglary the YJB announced it had tightened security at its offices.

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