Data breach incidents experience a decrease in intensity during the spring season
In a recent report by the Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA), it was highlighted that the second quarter of this year saw a reduction in high-risk personal data breaches compared to the first three months of 2025. However, the total number of data breaches remained steady.
The ODPA emphasized the importance of prioritizing paper authorization when sharing personal details with a third party, as one case in the second quarter involved a family member requesting medical details on behalf of another family member. It wasn't clear if the person was authorized to receive the medical information on behalf of the patient in question.
The report did not indicate whether the reduction in high-risk breaches is a trend for the rest of the year, nor did it specify whether the 50 breaches reported in the second quarter were all high-risk breaches.
Sending information to the incorrect email address remains the most common type of data breach. The ODPA received eight self-reported cases in the second quarter, down from 14 in the first three months of 2025.
It's worth noting that the entity reporting the reduction of high-risk aware personal data losses in the second quarter of this year is not explicitly named in the provided search results.
The ODPA stressed the need for organisations to be vigilant in protecting personal data, and to ensure that proper authorisation is in place before sharing sensitive information. The report did not provide specific details about the nature or severity of the data breaches.
In conclusion, while there has been a reduction in high-risk data breaches, the total number of breaches remains a concern. Organisations are urged to prioritise data protection measures to prevent such incidents.
