The Sportadmin Data Leak in Sweden
The Sportadmin breach underscores a critical failure in corporate data protection, revealing how one compromised platform can jeopardize millions of individuals and trigger widespread mistrust. The breach was discovered on January 16, 2025, which has affected over a million members across 1,700 sports associations.
Lessons learnt: Due diligence in the era of data privacy
This incident highlights the need for companies to treat data privacy not as an occasional compliance task but as a core element of governance and culture.
Effective due diligence now requires continuous monitoring, comprehensive data mapping, third-party risk assessments, and rehearsed incident response plans. Responsibility must extend beyond IT to leadership and every department that handles personal data, reinforcing a company-wide culture of privacy and accountability. Legal and reputational consequences await those who neglect these responsibilities, making robust privacy practices not only a legal duty but a business imperative
Our Lexing member for Sweden, Katarina Bohm Hallkvist, provides you with insights on due diligence in the era of data privacy.
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