A data breach involving a Ministry of Defence sub-contractor has exposed personal data of up to 3,700 Afghans relocated to the UK. The compromised information includes names, passport details, and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy information. This incident follows a previous breach affecting around 19,000 people seeking refuge from the Taliban. The government confirmed no immediate threat to safety or public release of data. Affected individuals include those who assisted British forces. Authorities are working to notify and assist potentially affected persons on data security measures.
Thousands of Afghans brought to safety in the UK have had their personal data exposed due to a data breach caused by a Ministry of Defence sub-contractor.
The breach potentially compromises the names, passport information, and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy details of up to 3,700 Afghans, raising concerns about their safety.
The UK government stated that the incident has not threatened individuals' safety and that there's currently no evidence of public data release.
The affected individuals include Afghans who travelled to the UK under a resettlement scheme for those who worked with British troops, along with British military personnel.
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