The Ministry of Justice announced a significant data breach affecting the Legal Aid Agency's online services, initially discovered on April 23. The breach may expose up to 2.1 million records including sensitive personal information such as criminal history and financial data dating back to 2010. Legal Aid Agency chief executive Jane Harbottle apologized for the incident, acknowledging the distress it may cause. The Ministry is urging individuals to protect themselves and is collaborating with authorities like the National Crime Agency to address the breach.
The Legal Aid online system suffered a significant data breach, exposing sensitive personal information, including criminal records, affecting individuals who applied for legal aid since 2010.
Jane Harbottle, the chief executive of the Legal Aid Agency, expressed regret over the breach, acknowledging the emotional impact this cybersecurity incident may have on affected individuals.
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