HSBC Data Breach (2008)

A computer disc containing the personal and financial details of 370,000 HSBC Life Insurance customers has been lost The data breach included dates of birth and value of the cover and policy numbers of HSBC Life Insurance customers. The unencrypted computer disc was sent by normal post from HSBC Life Insurance’s premises in Southampton. The data on the disc was only password protected and was only sent via courier due to HSBC Life Insurance’s electronic link to its reinsurance firm in Folkestone not working.