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In this case, the company in question is run by dangerously incompetent idiots who’s advice, if followed, would result in their clients not only exposing thems
by pja 10y ago
In this case, the company in question is run by dangerously incompetent idiots who’s advice, if followed, would result in their clients not only exposing themselves to serious risk if they ever were targeted by a real hack but would result in instant compliance failure if they were ever put through the compliance procedures of a competent agency. If a major contract was on the line, that kind of thing could put a company out of business.
- PuffinBlue 10y agoOrdinarily I'd agree with GP but you are right that this is an unusual situation with potential for very detrimental legal consequence. What's being asked for is absolutely a breach of the UK Data Protection Act and the providing company would be immediately legally liable for revealing this information. I see this public discussion (bearing in mind no names have been revealed) quite invaluable in raising awareness of this sort of harmful request.