Watchdog to probe Indo data breach

The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) will investigate whether personal data was accessed in the alleged data breach at Independent News and Media (INM).

In a statement, the DPC said it will examine if data was processed in accordance with data protection legislation. It said it was establishing the parameters of the investigation, including seeking additional information from INM on foot of the breach notification it filed with the office last week.

The intervention comes as current and former staff at INM are seeking legal advice after learning about a breach at the company involving their personal data.