Police used journalists' phone data to detect leaks by staff, report says

A report reveals concerns over the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) using journalists' phone data to detect leaks, uncovering 21 unlawful instances pre-2015. PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher aims to improve processes following the report's findings, including halting blanket searches of journalists. The report also highlights issues with the PSNI's surveillance practices and members accessing journalists' phone numbers, emphasizing the necessity of self-reporting to the UK's data protection watchdog.