Protecting Information: Responding to Security Incidents and Data Breaches

Learn how to recognise, report, and avoid security incidents, including data breaches.

As a Council, we collect a lot of personal data about those who use our services. Sometimes things can go wrong, and personal data can be used incorrectly or given to an unintended recipient. When this happens, it means a data breach may have occurred. A data breach can also be a security incident, for example the loss of a laptop. Security incidents can also be different from data breaches, for example, someone entering the building with no right of access.

We have created this hub to help you learn:

What is a security incident? What is a data breach?

When to report a data breach

How to report a security incident, including a data breach

How to avoid a security incident, including a data breach

Data Breach Bobi: The Sequel

Data Breach Bobi: The Premier

Data Protection Training

All staff are required by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to regularly review and update their knowledge of the Data Protection Principles, this ensures you are fully equipped to deal with any data that you handle.

The Data Protection Learning Module is in iDev and covers personal information, data protection and data breaches. Log in now to check that you are all up to date with your learning or just to refresh your knowledge.