Japan Nuclear Agency Worker Loses Phone with Sensitive Data in China
In a recent incident, a Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) employee lost their work phone during a personal trip to Shanghai, China, containing confidential contact details of staff involved in nuclear security. The phone’s loss occurred at an airport security check and was not recovered. The NRA, which was established following the Fukushima disaster, is responsible for overseeing nuclear safety, including the restarting of reactors, and has reported the incident while also warning employees against bringing work phones abroad. This incident follows other security lapses involving nuclear officials, highlighting ongoing concerns about data protection and handling of sensitive information within the Japanese nuclear industry.
John Q. Hosedrinker