Episode 96: Trusted Insider Threats – Data Security in Real Estate

Hosts Ciaran O'Brien and Peter O'Malley expose the hidden risk of insider threats in the real estate industry, where organised crime syndicates are placing moles inside agencies to access sensitive personal information. With data breaches costing consumers and businesses dearly, this episode highlights why protecting client data is now a frontline issue.

We also discuss:

• Criminals purchasing personal data through insiders for as little as $250
• Why real estate agencies are prime targets due to the volume of sensitive information they hold
• Underworld figures using clean associates to infiltrate legitimate businesses
• The need for both tech solutions and human vigilance in safeguarding data
• Harris Partners’ own security measures, including regular system checks and document shredding
• A real-world case of a departing agent downloading 6,000 client contacts, resulting in Supreme Court action
• The role of digital fingerprints in tracing potential breaches
• Ethical responsibility and self-interest driving better business protections
• Why consumers must be selective about the information they provide and regularly review what’s held about them

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