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Epic Workplace Blunders: Insurance Records and Data Purged!

7/15/2025

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In a lighthearted twist, The Register's "Who, Me?" column shares the cringe-worthy tales of two readers. Reggie faced a nightmare when he wiped out 1,500 employees' insurance records, all due to a simple mix-up. Meanwhile, Sam's colleague accidentally purged vital data, leaving only test entries behind. Both blunders became unforgettable lessons in workplace caution.

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Story summary

In a lighthearted twist, The Register's "Who, Me?" column shares the cringe-worthy tales of two readers. Reggie faced a nightmare when he wiped out 1,500 employees' insurance records, all due to a simple mix-up. Meanwhile, Sam's colleague accidentally purged vital data, leaving only test entries behind. Both blunders became unforgettable lessons in workplace caution.