The publication of this article coincides with the relaxation of
Covid-19 restrictions, a gradual return to work and a proposed
right to request remote working in certain circumstances. It
is widely accepted that hybrid working is part of a new norm in
Ireland and beyond.
In this article, we consider the data protection issues that
arise when working from home.
As highlighted in a recent article in the Irish Times, the
transition to an increased remote working culture, and the security
challenges that go with that, has greatly increased the attack
surface for cybercriminals.
Where remote working exists, in order to adequately and
confidently meet the challenge of cyber-crime and other more
routine data breaches, data security both at work and in remote
locations must be robust and consistent. This security extends also
to contract workers or other atypical workers who may have
temporary, authorised access to systems.
