Workers warned of risks of storing personal data on work devices after HSE employee lost challenge over stolen cryptocurrency

A HSE employee, Eamon McShane, lost €1,400 due to a cyber attack four years ago. He attempted to contest a decision by the Data Protection Commission to not investigate an alleged data breach involving personal information stored on his work phone. Following this case, employees are cautioned that they are responsible for storing personal data on work devices, indicating that such storage is done 'at their own risk' when it comes to cyber security.

Eamon McShane claimed a loss of €1,400 due to a cyber attack related to his work phone. He lost a court challenge over this claim.

Workers are reminded they store personal data on work devices 'at their own risk' following McShane's legal battle with the Data Protection Commission.

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