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Charities hit by data breach involving software provider
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (410+ words) At least two Guernsey charities have been hit by a data breach involving a UK software provider. A cyber security incident involving Beacon CRM, which helps charities manage donors and track fundraising, is believed to have affected more than 1,000 organisations,…...
States struggling to cope with data protection demands
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (493+ words) LOCAL organisations and States departments are struggling to cope with increasing data protection demands. The issue has recently been brought to light by the Health & Social Care and Home Affairs Committees. Last month, HSC was sanctioned by the Data Protection…...
ODPA data dispute with lawyers resolved before appeal starts
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (341+ words) THE Data Protection Authority and a firm of local advocates have resolved an ongoing dispute that was heading to the Guernsey Court of Appeal this month. The authority had sanctioned AFR Advocates after an incident in 2022 when a member of…...
Island’s financial services sector stable, reports GFSC
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (252+ words) AGAINST a backdrop of global uncertainty, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission’s latest annual report reveals the financial services sector has remained stable, supported by continued demand for investment funds and other investment and insurance entities. The commission introduced a number…...
Guernsey Cyber Security Centre to launch in June
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) A new centre to protect Guernsey from cyber attacks is being launched next month, backed by the Committee for Home Affairs and opened by one of Britain’s best-known cyber-crime journalists. The Guernsey Cyber Security Centre will offer guidance to individuals,…...
First Contact did not protect client data against cyber hack
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (420+ words) A local medical practice was hit by cyber criminals who hacked into a staff member’s email. First Contact Health reported the breach and the accompanying fraud threat to the Office of the Data Protection Authority after the incident in May…...
States surprised by Starmer’s new plans for digital ID scheme
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) Authorities in Guernsey are trying to understand more about the UK’s plans to introduce compulsory ID cards. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer surprised many with an announcement this week that people would not be able to work in the…...