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Day seven of the infamous ‘Wagatha Christie' trial and we're still none the wiser as to who was at fault for the alleged leak of private information.

Coleen Rooney has remained strong in her belief that fellow ‘WAG' Rebekah Vardy has spent years leaking false stories to the press - claims that Vardy strongly denies.

While no one wants to be accused of something they haven't done, it's difficult to stay level-headed when private information is shared without consent.

It's the same in business. Some companies will go to the extreme lengths to keep their secrets safe. Allegedly only two people know KFC's famous 11 herbs and spices - and supposedly they're not permitted to fly on the same plane together.

But leaks do happen. One report discovered that a quarter of staff members would be willing to sell corporate information for as little as 1,000, and that is just those with intention. Phishing scams, social media slip ups, carelessness, and even coercion can lead to an employee sharing a little more than they should.

So, if you suspect something what should you do?

Firstly, I wouldn't suggest a social media post like the infamous statement that brought the defamation case to light.

If you or another employee have a suspicion that a member of staff is leaking information, the first port of call would be to approach the issue in a clear and objective manner and follow the internal complaints procedure as stated in the company's grievance policy.

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