08.232.2019 - Alarming statistics show human error remains primary cause of personal data breaches

60% of ICO-reported breaches this year are caused by human error, with healthcare the most-affected sectorLondon, UK, 20th August 2019: Figures released today by Egress, the leading provider of people-centric data security solutions, obtained via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, highlight concerning statistics on human error remaining the main cause of personal data breaches (PDBs). The figures show that of the 4856 PDBs reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) between 1st January and... Source: RealWire - View Press Release