Cyber security | Breaches of employee data jump by 41%, exposing employers to legal risks

Employee data breaches have hit the highest level in at least five years, new research shows.

According to analysis by law firm Nockolds, reports to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) of breaches of employee data jumped from 2,279 in 2022 to 3,208 in 2023 - a rise of 41%.