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UK Ministry Fined for Afghan Data Breach

December 13, 2023
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UK Ministry Fined for Afghan Data Breach

The UK Ministry of Defence is facing a substantial fine of $440,000 from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a data breach related to the Afghan evacuation. The breach, attributed to an email error, exposed personal information of Afghans eligible for relocation, putting lives at potential risk. The ICO stressed that the lapse in security was particularly egregious, as the breach could have resulted in threats to life. The breach occurred when an email intended for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) was mistakenly sent to a group of Afghan nationals, allowing unintended access to personal details and potentially compromising the safety of individuals involved.

The ICO investigation revealed that the ARAP team violated data protection laws by using insecure methods such as ‘blind carbon copy,’ which carries a significant risk of human error, instead of secure data transfer services. Two additional data breaches were discovered, further highlighting the lapses in the Ministry of Defence’s security protocols. The ICO found that the ARAP team did not receive specific guidance on the security risks of sending group emails containing sensitive information. The fine, initially at £1,000,000, was reduced to £700,000 and halved due to its impact on the public sector.

In response, the Ministry of Defence acknowledged the severity of the situation, apologized to those affected, and stated their cooperation with the ICO’s investigation. The spokesperson mentioned the introduction of measures to address the ICO’s recommendations, with details to be shared in due course. The incident underscores the critical need for stringent data protection practices, especially in handling sensitive information during high-stakes situations such as evacuations, and highlights the potential life-threatening consequences of data breaches.

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  • UK Ministry of Defence Fined $440K for Afghan Data Breach
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