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Experts Demand Inquiry into ICO's Afghan Data Breach Response

11/24/2025

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Campaigners call for an inquiry into the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) after a decline in enforcement following the Afghan data breach.
A letter signed by 73 experts, coordinated by Open Rights Group, criticizes the ICO for not investigating the Ministry of Defence after the breach, which endangered those who aided British forces.
They argue that the ICO's approach lacks deterrence and that oversight is needed.

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Story summary

Campaigners call for an inquiry into the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) after a decline in enforcement following the Afghan data breach.
A letter signed by 73 experts, coordinated by Open Rights Group, criticizes the ICO for not investigating the Ministry of Defence after the breach, which endangered those who aided British forces.
They argue that the ICO's approach lacks deterrence and that oversight is needed.