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Census forms not recovered4records

POSSIBLE LEAKLoss · Closed (final report)

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Disclosed
Jan 16, 2026
Leak
Leak possible
Type
Loss
Status
Closed (final report)
Security spend
Not checked yet
Compensation
Not announced

What leaked

UnspecifiedCompleted census forms

How many

  • Census forms not recovered 4 records

Who is affected

  • Households that answered the census

Cause

The forms were carried in cardboard cases on a cart but were not properly secured with cable ties

Timeline

  1. Forms blew away while being moved on the premises
  2. Loss reported to the police
  3. First disclosure

Response

  • Notified individuals

Nine forms were initially missing; three were later found and two returned by residents. Apologized to the households of the forms still missing

What you should do

  1. Check the company's notice to see if you're affected

Lessons for companies

  1. Report to the PPC: preliminary in 3–5 days, final in 30 (60 if malicious)
  2. Run red teaming and AI-assisted hardening, and publish how much you invest

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