Southport attack victims, survivors and families hit by data breach
Summary
The UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is investigating a data breach involving court files related to victims and families of the Southport attack. Some court staff accessed sensitive personal information without permission, but there is no proof the data was shared outside the department.Key Facts
- The data breach involved court files about victims, survivors, and families of the Southport attack.
- Unauthorized access was found during a review of digital systems by MoJ staff.
- The breach affected a limited number of people and included sensitive personal data.
- The Information Commissioner's Office was informed about the breach.
- Those impacted by the breach are being notified directly by the MoJ.
- The Prime Minister has asked the Lord Chancellor to oversee the investigation.
- Police and other agencies, including HM Courts and Tribunals Service and HM Prison and Probation Service, are also investigating.
- This follows other cases where staff in hospitals and ambulance services accessed victims' medical records inappropriately.
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