Payout offered to Afghans hit by UK data breaches

The UK government will offer up to £4,000 in compensation to Afghan nationals affected by data breaches in 2021, totaling around £1.6 million in payments. The breaches exposed personal information of 277 individuals, including those who had assisted the UK government and were at risk from the Taliban. The breaches occurred during the chaotic withdrawal of western troops from Afghanistan, with sensitive information mistakenly shared. Legal representatives for those affected are concerned about the lack of consultation and clarity on compensation criteria.