Plymouth council exposes hundreds in latest local government email gaffe (opens original article in a new tab)

Plymouth City Council exposed 500 home-schooling families' email addresses in a mass-mailing mistake, leading to an ICO report and apology.

• Plymouth City Council accidentally sent emails to 500 home-schooling families without using BCC, exposing their addresses
• Council apologized and asked families to delete the email and avoid using received details
• ICO was informed and closed the case with no further action
• Similar incident occurred with York City Council recently