UK Data Breach Report – October 2025
What happened, who was affected, and what we can learn… October was dominated by the long-awaited conclusion of the Capita…
Author: Stu Walsh
I am a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) with extensive experience in overseeing organisational information security strategies as well as establishing and maintaining Information Security Management System (ISMS) required for ongoing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, ISO27001 and PCI-DSS certifications; ensuring the protection of sensitive data, and compliance with all UK regulations and standards.
What You Need to Know About the UK’s New Digital ID
The government’s plan to roll out a UK-wide digital ID is no longer a speculative concept; it’s policy in motion.…
Citizenfour – Review
If Permanent Record is Edward Snowden’s written account of why he did what he did, Citizenfour is the moment it…
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus – A Practical Guide for UK SMEs
Cyber attacks don’t just target large corporations. Every week, countless small and medium-sized businesses across the UK are hit by…
UK Data Breach Report – September 2025
What happened, who was affected, and what we can learn… September highlighted two key realities in the UK’s data-protection landscape;…
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025
Introduction Every October, governments, regulators, and industry bodies coordinate public campaigns to boost digital safety. The idea started in the…
UK Data Breach Report – August 2025
What happened, who was affected, and what we can learn… August was a month that raised serious questions about accountability…
UK Data Breach Report – July 2025
What happened, who was affected, and what we can learn… July featured one notable public‑sector incident with no fine and…
Soccer Aid Transparency – UNICEF 2nd Response – Questions Still Remain
Following my recent articles and requests for clarity around Soccer Aid for UNICEF, I’ve now received a further formal response…
