Afghans Exposed in Huge MoD Data Leak Could Get Thousands in Compensation

Afghans exposed in huge MoD data leak could get thousands in compensation

Some 18,700 Afghan applicants to UK resettlement scheme had their personal details leak in Ministry of Defence blunder

UK Defence Data Breach Puts 18,700 Afghans at Risk of Harm and Sparks Massive Compensation Claims - Khaama Press

Britain may pay thousands in compensation after leaking Afghan applicants’ data, raising safety concerns, legal claims, and urgent demands for government accountability. In February 2022, a serious mistake by a UK Ministry of Defence employee exposed the personal information of nearly 18,700 Afghan resettlement applicants. The breach has triggered mounting legal action, with many Afghans now seeking compensation for the harm and danger caused by…

MOD outlines reforms after Afghan data breach

The Ministry of Defence has outlined a series of reforms introduced in response to the data breach involving the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), following a written question from Lord Alton of Liverpool. Responding on 24 July, Defence Minister Lord Coaker stated: “The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has commissioned several audits at various times since the data protection incident relating to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Pol…