Response 2746160

Response to request for information

Reference

2746160

Response date

26 March 2024

Request

1. The number of data breach incidents the council has had between 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023- date (March 2024)
   1. 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)
   I am unable to release the information requested as the information is exempt from disclosure by virtue of section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.  Section 31(1)(a) states that the information is exempt if its’ disclosure would be likely to prejudice the prevention or detection of crime
   1. Of these, how many were cyber-incidents?
      I am unable to release the information requested as the information is exempt from disclosure by virtue of section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.  Section 31(1)(a) states that the information is exempt if its’ disclosure would be likely to prejudice the prevention or detection of crime
2. How much has the council paid out in compensation for Data Breach claims between 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023-date (March 2024)?
   I am unable to release the information requested as the information is exempt from disclosure by virtue of section 31 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.  Section 31(1)(a) states that the information is exempt if its’ disclosure would be likely to prejudice the prevention or detection of crime