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University of Hertfordshire avoids data breach action by UK watchdog

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Dissent

Charlie Osborne reports:

The University of Hertfordshire has avoided an investigation by the ICO into its data-sharing practices after exposing student information.

The security incident took place in November 2019, in which a bulk email promoting an art lecture also included an attachment containing the names and email addresses of approximately 2,000 students.

Read more on ZDNet.

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