Data Breach Incidents from 2021 - March 2024 - Find a freedom of information request

Request

1. The number of data breach incidents the council has had between 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023 - Current Date (March 2024)

1a) Of these, how many were cyber-incidents?

2. How much has the council paid out in compensation for Data Breach claims between 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023 - Current Date (March 2024)?

Decision

1. The information below relates to security incidents caused by council staff and where the incident involved personal data.

2021/2022 - 179

2022/2023 - 218

2023/2024 - 249

1a. None of the recorded incidents were caused by malicious cyber-attacks.

2. Please see below.

2021/2022 - Nil

2022/2023 - £6,000

2023/2024 – Nil

Reference number
9260403
Date request received
21 March 2024
Date of decision
24 April 2024