Cardiff's children's chief confirms data leak 2 months after cyber risk was 'escalated'

Cardiff City Council's director of children's services confirmed a data breach affecting the department; the nature, scope, and method of the breach were not disclosed. The report notes possible connections to a prior Data Cymru cybersecurity incident, warns that sensitive child safeguarding or staff data could be implicated, and outlines that the council is working with Welsh government, Data Cymru and partners while planning security improvements, staff training, phishing exercises, and governance enhancements.