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

24/09/2025 18 min
Episode 96: Trusted Insider Threats – Data Security in Real Estate

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Episode Synopsis

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 $250Why real estate agencies are prime targets due to the volume of sensitive information they holdUnderworld figures using clean associates to infiltrate legitimate businessesThe need for both tech solutions and human vigilance in safeguarding dataHarris Partners’ own security measures, including regular system checks and document shreddingA real-world case of a departing agent downloading 6,000 client contacts, resulting in Supreme Court actionThe role of digital fingerprints in tracing potential breachesEthical responsibility and self-interest driving better business protectionsWhy consumers must be selective about the information they provide and regularly review what’s held about themSend us a textAs always if there is a specific topic you would like for us to cover, please reach out and let us know!

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