Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Details

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    Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

    Belfast • 140 employees • Governments

    https://www.policeombudsman.org/
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    The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) is an independent, non-departmental public body responsible for handling complaints against the police in Northern Ireland. Established in 2000, its primary purpose is to investigate allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing by police officers, ensuring that the police service operates with fairness and integrity. The creation of the PONI was a significant milestone in the efforts to reform and rebuild public trust in the policing system, particularly in the context of Northern Ireland's complex socio-political landscape.

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    Security Incidents

    Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Breach of Sep 2024
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    Significant

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    On September 2nd, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) experienced an accidental data breach that exposed personal details of more than 150 current and former staff members. The leak occurred when a document containing these details was inadvertently released to 22 individuals as part of a recruitment process. The document included the first initial and last name of staff employed as of May 2022, along with their employment status and the teams they worked in. Some entries also contained more detailed information about their employment circumstances, such as those who had resigned,...
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    Severity

    The recent data breach involving the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) led to the accidental disclosure of personal details of 160 current and former staff members. The breached information included first name initials, last names, and employment status specifics, inadvertently shared with 22 recruitment candidates. Although immediate actions were taken to mitigate the breach, including contacting recipients and notifying regulatory authorities, the exposure of sensitive details potentially increases risks for the affected individuals.

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    Impact

    The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) recently experienced an accidental data breach affecting more than 150 current and former staff members. The breach involved the inadvertent release of a document that included staff initials, last names, and employment statuses. This information was accidentally sent to 22 individuals during a recruitment exercise, potentially exposing personal data for over 160 individuals.

    While this incident primarily impacted employee details, no customer data or intellectual property was stolen. However, this kind of exposure does raise concerns about the...
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