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Natural Resources Wales confirms data breach due to human error

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Natural Resources Wales confirms data breach due to human error

Natural Resources Wales exposed sensitive employee data through an inadvertently published spreadsheet on its website. The breach disclosed personal information including ethnicity, disability status, religion, sexual orientation, and caring responsibilities for current and former staff members.

Why it matters: Current and former Natural Resources Wales employees should monitor for potential misuse of their sensitive personal data; HR and compliance teams must audit data handling practices and review access controls for published materials.

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