FOI Request - Cyber Security And Data Breaches

Request 101002923771

I would like to submit a Freedom of Information request for the following information from the council:

1. The number of data breaches the council recorded in 2019, 2020, and so far in 2021.
2. How many staff did the council have in 2020?
3. How many members of staff had received cyber security training in 2020?
4. How many cyber security professionals does the council employ?

Response 07/12/2021

1. The number of data breaches the council recorded in 2019, 2020, and so far in 2021:

45 for 2019
82 for 2020
74 to 2021

2. How many staff did the council have in 2020?

On the 01/04/2020 – Total Staff – 5040

3. How many members of staff had received cyber security training in 2020?

Zero

4. How many cyber security professionals does the council employ?

Between 1 and 2 FTE.