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UK MoD Denies Compensation After Data Breach Exposes Afghans

7/20/2025

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided against compensating thousands of Afghans impacted by a 2022 data breach that exposed the personal information of over 19,000 individuals. Despite fears for their safety, the MoD insists it will "robustly defend" itself against potential legal actions, referencing an independent review that downplayed the risk of Taliban retaliation.

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided against compensating thousands of Afghans impacted by a 2022 data breach that exposed the personal information of over 19,000 individuals. Despite fears for their safety, the MoD insists it will "robustly defend" itself against potential legal actions, referencing an independent review that downplayed the risk of Taliban retaliation.