Security News > 2020 > October > Amazon sacks insiders over data leak, alerts customers
Amazon has recently terminated employees responsible for leaking customer data, including their email addresses, to an unaffiliated third-party in violation of company policies.
"Did anyone else get a weird email from Amazon about this data breach or was I just targeted solo?" tweeted entrepreneur Zain Jaffer.
"So, what I'm trying to find out is: Is it just my email address that's been disclosed? Has Amazon had a more general data breach - and have you notified relevant UK authorities? Why is the Canadian branch notifying a UK account holder?".
Whereas, Twitter user Lily expressed their frustration over the incident alleging Amazon of selling user data.
"We are writing to let you know that your e-mail address was disclosed by an Amazon employee to a third-party in violation of our policies. As a result, we have fired the employee, referred them to law enforcement, and are supporting law enforcement's criminal prosecution."
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