From budget plans to executive emails, this week’s incidents reveal how sensitive workplace documents and communications throughout the world can end up as public knowledge.
Here are last week’s top picks:
- UK’s Channel 4 CEO job briefing document leaked
September 23, 2025
A copy of the 19-page job specification document, initially shared with select candidates, revealed the company’s 12-18 month plan.
- Leaked procurement plan reveals changes to European industry focus
September 16, 2025
Private details of the budget planning document were disclosed via pictures of a printed copy.
- New Zealand ACC workers return-to-office email leaked
September 17, 2025
Referenced quotes from the chief executive’s all-staff email are cited, exposing private details of the org’s future. - “Employee accomplishment” email shared with CNN
September 16, 2025
An internal email from xAI’s CEO was leaked, asking staffers to summarize their accomplishments over the last 4 weeks.
- Meta smart glasses revealed before launch
September 15, 2025
An unintentional disclosure of one of Meta’s promotional videos was published days prior to the official announcement.
Why it matters…
Trusted insiders purposely leak or accidentally “spill” private information, causing tremendous damage. Is your org prepared to deal with these unauthorized disclosures and put a stop to them?
