Policy Observatory
Irish Privacy Watchdog Steps in as Government Site Exposes Citizens’ Data
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has been forced to step in after it was revealed that a government online portal exposed citizens’ personal information, potentially putting it in the hands of identity fraudsters. The irishgenealogy.ie site inadvertently allowed users to build up detailed profiles of citizens free of charge and in just a few clicks – perfect fodder for cybercriminals.
Country: Ireland
Domains: Privacy
Stakeholder: Government
Tags: cybercrime, profile, irishgenealogy.ie, Irish Data Protection, government, privacy, Ireland