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The British Ministry of Defense was fined for disclosing the information of vulnerable Afghanistani nationals

Published 13/12/2023
The British Ministry of Defense was fined for disclosing the information of vulnerable Afghanistani nationals
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RASC News Agency: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has levied a fine of £350,000 against the British Ministry of Defense for the inadvertent disclosure of personal information concerning individuals evacuated from Afghanistan. The breach transpired when the Ministry of Defense dispatched an email listing Afghanistani nationals eligible for evacuation. Due to an error, the email addresses became visible to all recipients, exposing the personal information of 245 people, including the location of an individual who responded to the entire recipient list.

The ICO underscores the critical importance of averting such improper disclosure of people’s information. They assert that, when electronically transmitting sensitive personal information, the Ministry of Defense should employ bulk email, mail merge, or secure data transfer services. John Edwards, the Information Commissioner, conveyed his disappointment over this data breach, underscoring the security obligations owed to the affected individuals. He rationalized the financial penalty as a necessary repercussion for this egregious security lapse.

While the exigent circumstances in Afghanistan in 2021 necessitated swift decision-making, it remains imperative to prioritize the protection of individuals vulnerable to retaliation, harm, or severe consequences. The implicated email originated from the team overseeing the relocation and assistance policy for Afghanistan in the United Kingdom. The ICO determined that this team lacked specific guidance on the security risks associated with sending group emails containing sensitive information. This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the imperative need for robust security measures to safeguard personal data, particularly in high-risk situations.

EnNews 13/12/2023

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