Afghans resettled in UK hit by new MoD data breach
Summary
The personal data of around 3,700 Afghans resettled in the UK was exposed in a data breach involving a Ministry of Defence (MoD) sub-contractor. The breach occurred at Inflite The Jet Centre, which handles aviation services, affecting information like names and passport details. The UK government stated that no individual's safety or government systems were compromised by this incident.Key Facts
- A data breach exposed personal data of approximately 3,700 Afghans resettled in the UK.
- The incident affected those who traveled to the UK between January and March 2024.
- Exposed information includes names, passport details, and relocation policy numbers.
- The breach happened at Inflite The Jet Centre, a MoD sub-contractor at London Stansted airport.
- There is no evidence suggesting any data has been publicly released.
- A previous data breach in 2022 exposed the data of nearly 19,000 Afghans.
- The UK government confirms no threat to individuals' safety occurred.
- The Information Commissioner's Office has been notified about the breach.
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