Data Protection Thousands of Volvo staff told of data breach a year after third-party attack Employers must perform careful oversight of suppliers before trusting them with confidential data, expert warns iStock.com/jetcityimage Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 12 February 2026 Almost 17,000 Volvo employees have had their personal data exposed after hackers were able to breach an outsourcing firm that handles the car manufacturer’s workforce benefits and back-office servi Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Crime How employers can tackle growing risk of social engineering scams Privacy Lloyds Bank under scrutiny for using staff account data in pay talks DEI Law students drop complaint over EEOC DEI investigation Data Protection FinWise under fire for missing insider data breach for over a year