It just goes from bad to worse at ACC (the Accident Compensation Corporation), it seems. I had previously noted reports of a serious breach involving thousands of individuals’ claims. Since the initial reports, more details have emerged that have made waves, but this newest report will have some just wanting to shut ACC down altogether….
Category: Non-U.S.
Norwegian government portal compromises users’ personal information
Mikael Ricknäs reports: Norway’s Altinn portal had to be closed after users got access to data belonging to two people, and on Thursday the site remained down. The Altinn portal is used by Norwegians to access their tax returns, among other documents. The portal is also used by 455,000 companies, which can view VAT (value…
JP: Software sales firm warns of info breach on over 260,000 customers
From Mainichi Daily News earlier this week: A software sales company affiliated with Softbank Corp. said Thursday that personal information related to up to 261,161 customers may have been compromised from its database due to fraudulent access. Vector Inc. based in Tokyo said data that may have been stolen include names, addresses and credit card…
UK: Ex-Hertfordshire constable fined over data breach
From the BBC: A former constable from Hertfordshire has been fined after using police systems to access information about his friends. Adrian Moir, 45, of Valley Walk, Rickmansworth, resigned from Hertfordshire Police soon after an investigation was launched by anti-corruption officers. He admitted four counts of breaching the Data Protection Act. Basildon Crown Court ordered…
IE: Military members’ info on laptop stolen from officer’s home
Niall O’Connor reports that a military laptop containing hundreds of 65th Battalion, Reserve Defence Forces members’ information was stolen from a senior officer’s home in Dublin earlier this week. As of the time of this posting, it’s not clear whether the laptop contained any financial details. It’s also not clear why the officer had the…
Update: Computer seized over Belfast City Hall breach (updated)
Give ’em back their data – that you didn’t ask for but they sent you anyway – or they’ll seize it from you? A computer has been seized from a woman who received personal details of every Belfast city councillor in a major security breach, it has been revealed. Heather M Brown surrendered the computer…