A recent data breach in Cardiff has compromised details of vulnerable children, according to council documents. The breach, described as a cybersecurity failure, poses a potential safeguarding risk to children under the care of Cardiff council. Information about the breach was revealed to members of the council’s governance and audit committee during a meeting earlier this week.
The breach, which occurred earlier this year, was highlighted in a council document that emphasized the importance of addressing cybersecurity issues to protect vulnerable children. Deborah Driffield, the council’s director of children’s services, addressed the breach while discussing risk management updates with committee members. She mentioned the challenges posed by cyber threats and the efforts being made to prevent data theft and unauthorized sharing on the dark web.
Efforts to address the breach included collaboration with the national cyber security team and the development of risk assessments and an action plan. The breach also impacted Data Cymru, a Welsh local government company that supports councils and their partners in data collection. The council and Data Cymru have been approached for comments regarding the breach and the measures being taken to address the cybersecurity issue. It is a new area of concern for the council, but efforts are being made to mitigate risks and work with other local authorities and the Welsh government on cybersecurity initiatives
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