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What's Happening?
A data breach at the Jet Centre, a firm associated with the U.K.'s Ministry of Defence, has potentially exposed the personal information of approximately 3,700 individuals. This includes Afghans who have settled in the U.K., British troops, and civil servants. The breach involved unauthorized access to a limited number of company emails. This incident follows a previous data leak in February 2022, where details of 18,714 individuals, including Afghans who worked with British forces, were mistakenly released. The affected Afghans had been relocated to the U.K. under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) after working with Western forces in various capacities.
Why It's Important?
The breach raises significant concerns about data security and the protection of sensitive information, particularly for individuals who have been relocated due to their association with Western forces. The exposure of personal data could potentially endanger the lives of those affected, especially Afghans who have sought refuge in the U.K. due to their roles as fixers, translators, and other positions with Western forces. This incident underscores the need for stringent data protection measures and highlights the vulnerabilities in handling sensitive information related to national security and international relations.
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