Freedom of information response

Data Breaches

Publication date: 
Thursday 4 July 2024
Request: 

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act, please can you provide the following:

1. The number of data breach incidents the council has had between 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023- 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 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023-date (March 2024)? 

Response: 

1.The number of data breach incidents the council has had between 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023- date (March 2024)

2021/22 - 28

2022/23 - 26

March 2023 to date – 17

Figures above exclude minor incidents.

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

2021/22

1

2022/23

0

2023 – March 2024

1

2. How much has the council paid out in compensation for Data Breach claims between 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023-date (March 2024)?

£150

Request reference:
FOI 13941