Japan has had a number of embarrassing data breaches involving the Winny file-sharing program. Will this turn out to be another one? The Metropolitan Police Department on Friday effectively admitted that some of its internal documents on investigations into international terrorism were leaked onto the Internet in late October. […] The MPD has been questioning…
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(follow-up) Compensation confusion over Santander’s statement fiasco
Victoria Bischoff reports: Santander yesterday admitted sending the wrong bank statements containing other people’s personal details to thousands and thousands of customers. We explain if these customers will be entitled to compensation and if they are now at more risk of fraud? Will I get compensation from Santander? Early misleading reports indicate that tens of…
ICO statement on alleged data breach involving Santander
An ICO spokesperson said: “We have recently been informed of a data breach involving Santander. We will be making enquiries into the circumstances of the apparent breach of the Data Protection Act before deciding what action, if any, needs to be taken. “Under the Data Protection Act, organisations that process personal information have an obligation…
(follow-up) Jp: MPD to admit origin of leaked files
The Metropolitan Police Department is set to formally admit that sensitive documents leaked to the Internet most likely originated from the MPD’s Public Security Bureau, sources said. The documents, thought to have been made available to the public on Oct. 28 and 29 via the file-sharing software Winny, include personal details of police informants and…
Santander sends up to 35,000 statements to wrong addresses (updated)
Guy Anker reports: Santander has admitted sending up to 35,000 bank statements to the wrong addresses, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. […] One MoneySaver from Stockport, who wishes to remain anonymous, has reported receiving somebody else’s statement today on the back of his. He says he could see the person’s name, address, bank details and recent transactions…
UK: Hackers steal English Defence League membership list
Here’s another breach where there could be serious personal or safety consequences: A controversial anti-Islamist group has told its members to be “vigilant” after their details leaked online. Hundreds of names and addresses linked to the English Defence League have been circulated on the web after hackers broke in to one of the organisation’s websites….