Dozens more UK Afghan data breaches uncovered

Published: 8/21/2025
Dozens more UK Afghan data breaches uncovered
The Ministry of Defence in the UK has disclosed 49 data breaches in the past four years related to handling relocation applications of Afghans. The breaches raised concerns about security lapses in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, including leaks of sensitive information impacting hundreds of individuals. Despite remedial actions taken by the government, ongoing data breaches highlight the need for better security measures to safeguard sensitive personal data.