How Risky Is Sending A Sensitive Work Email To The Wrong Person?
KnowBe4, Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Sending a work email to the wrong person - it's something all of us have done at least once in our working lives. For some people, it's a regular occurrence. But just how risky is it?
Thinking back over your recent emails, you can probably pick out the ones that would have been worse to misdirect than others. In the best case it's a non-issue or only slightly embarrassing.
However, when sensitive or personally identifiable data is involved, there can be serious risk to both yourself, your organization, and your organization's clients.