Government bodies accidentally leak more personal data

nrc.nl (Dutch)

Accidental data leaks of personal information at government bodies significantly increased in 2025. The Dutch Data Protection Authority reported 346 incidents of accidentally published personal data in the public sector in 2025, up from 199 in 2024, often due to forgetting to remove sensitive information from online documents. The report also noted a decrease in lost devices by government staff, but warned that AI is amplifying cyberattack risks, making phishing more sophisticated and accessible.


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