data breach

[BoggyMcCBoggyFace]

A lot will depend on what it is, client and nature of the clients business. I had a contractor working for me on last day emailed to his personal email address some docs that were tech spec's, it was flagged up to me and it was my decision if it was worth following up, in my case it wasn't worth following up and the contractor just got a letter detailing breach of policy x and would advice his agent of the incident. I've also had a permy do the same but it was more sensitive data on an attachment, I thought the issue was finished but it turned out they had searched peoples PC's to see if they also had the file and when they accessed it last 1 contractor was picked up and terminated on the spot.

I recon a slap on wrist and feed back to your agent / or no references if not commercially sensitive data.

[Andy Hallett]

Andy,

As part this topic, the OP said that he doesn't have insurance despite £1m cover being stipulated. How have they been allowed on site? I've always had to send copies of insurance cover when it's been required.

I guess it is up to the agency to check.

Can only speak for us where our contract 'warrants' that the insurance is in place. We then have a compliance check to confirm this.

[SueEllen]

Andy,

As part this topic, the OP said that he doesn't have insurance despite £1m cover being stipulated. How have they been allowed on site? I've always had to send copies of insurance cover when it's been required.

Not all agencies ask for a copy of the certificates believe it or not.

I've had a couple not ask me including one recently. They got it anyway as it's in my bundle of docs to send to the agency.

[eek]

Not all agencies ask for a copy of the certificates believe it or not.

I've had a couple not ask me including one recently. They got it anyway as it's in my bundle of docs to send to the agency.

My agency asked for my certificate but that ran out before I started at this clientco and they haven't asked for the new one.

I guess the problem is that it's a box ticking exercise and once ticked most agencies don't record the date of renewal and check that it's been renewed.

[unixman]

Hi OP I am no expert, and still don't know if what you took is really serious or not, or what your client really wants to get out of this. But would add to advice already given:

- Be wary of admitting anything, including on here.

- Agree to attend their meeting only if they send you a written invitation (letter) clearly explaining the purpose of the meeting, and listing all other attendees. You don't want to be ambushed or intimidated, or to arrive and find yourself facing a panel. And you don't, of course, have to accept their invitation at all.

- Depending on the contents of their letter, consider your next move. It might be for example, hiring a solicitor, showing him the letter and asking his advice.

- Regarding legal costs, if you ticked the "family legal cover" on your last home insurance renewal, happy days. Check your car insurance too, it is occasionally included even when the case has nothing to do with cars.

[northernladuk]

- Regarding legal costs, if you ticked the "family legal cover" on your last home insurance renewal, happy days. Check your car insurance too, it is occasionally included even when the case has nothing to do with cars.

Are you sure about this? Anything to back it up or explain why this will work? You may be right but I'm struggling to believe legal cover on car insurance is going to help when your business stole data from a client.

[BrilloPad]

On another thread where I was giving advice/suggestions/comments, I had a phone call with the OP. I was leaning towards particular advice. One point towards the end of the call, seemingly innocently mentioned by the OP, changed my opinion.

Be very careful what you say.

[SueEllen]

Are you sure about this? Anything to back it up or explain why this will work? You may be right but I'm struggling to believe legal cover on car insurance is going to help when your business stole data from a client.

Somethings are actually down to the individual not the business. All my clients in finance, defence and government make it clear if you steal stuff or breach their security they will come after you personally not the business that employs you.

[northernladuk]

Somethings are actually down to the individual not the business. All my clients in finance, defence and government make it clear if you steal stuff or breach their security they will come after you personally not the business that employs you.

Yeah but you were acting on behalf of your company and stole it in that capacity. I'm just struggling to see how these insurances can help. Things are normally locked down tight in the T&Cs so would be very surprised if a package sold with your car insurance would cover this.

[MrMarkyMark]

Hi OP I am no expert, and still don't know if what you took is really serious or not, or what your client really wants to get out of this. But would add to advice already given:

- Be wary of admitting anything, including on here.

- Agree to attend their meeting only if they send you a written invitation (letter) clearly explaining the purpose of the meeting, and listing all other attendees. You don't want to be ambushed or intimidated, or to arrive and find yourself facing a panel. And you don't, of course, have to accept their invitation at all.

- Depending on the contents of their letter, consider your next move. It might be for example, hiring a solicitor, showing him the letter and asking his advice.

- Regarding legal costs, if you ticked the "family legal cover" on your last home insurance renewal, happy days. Check your car insurance too, it is occasionally included even when the case has nothing to do with cars.

Clearly.
Can't see these types of insurance helping