The UK Ministry of Defence has stated it will not offer compensation to thousands of Afghans whose personal data was leaked in 2022, citing findings from an independent review and plans to defend against legal claims.
BBC • 19 Jul 03:52
The UK Ministry of Defence has stated it will not offer compensation to thousands of Afghans whose personal data was leaked in 2022, citing findings from an independent review and plans to defend against legal claims.
BBC • 17 Jul 21:13
A data breach involving UK government records exposed the identities of over 100 British special forces and intelligence officers, as well as nearly 19,000 Afghans who worked with the British during the Afghanistan conflict. The breach, discovered in 2023, led to the creation of a covert resettlement scheme and raised concerns about the safety of those named.
BBC • 16 Jul 18:47
The UK Ministry of Defence expedited the resettlement of an Afghan national who threatened to release sensitive data from a major breach, following negotiations to remove the information from social media. The breach exposed thousands of Afghans who had applied for relocation after the Taliban takeover.
CNN • 16 Jul 09:11
The UK government covertly relocated thousands of Afghans after a Ministry of Defence data breach exposed their identities, prompting concerns for their safety under Taliban rule. The operation, previously under a superinjunction, has now been publicly acknowledged following a court decision.
AP News • 15 Jul 16:16
The UK government has disclosed that thousands of Afghans, including those who worked with British forces, were secretly resettled after a data breach exposed their identities. The program, previously hidden under a rare court order, is now being closed as officials apologize for the secrecy.
BBC • 15 Jul 11:22
The UK government has disclosed the existence of a secret Afghan relocation scheme established in response to a major data breach affecting thousands of Afghan applicants. The scheme, previously kept confidential under a court order, has brought thousands to the UK and cost hundreds of millions of pounds.
