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Tag: Data Protection

SEP 01 2025

Ministry of Defence data leak: super injunctions and compensation

In 2022, a data breach by the Ministry of Defence (“MoD”) resulted in the leaking of highly sensitive personal data of Afghans looking to resettle in the UK. Initially, the UK Government applied for a super injunction, preventing the media from reporting the leak. However, this was recently lifted in July 2025, allowing for public…

Afghan Nationals: MoD Data Breach

People who have been affected may have been contacted by the MoD. The Government have also created a website for potential victims for check if they have been affected by the leak. Individuals who first applied to ARAP after 7 January 2022 have not been affected as their personal data would not have been contained in the leaked spreadsheet…

The Intersection of Gambling and Data Privacy: Legal Risks Explored

There are increasing concerns that gambling companies are engaging in serious data breaches, resulting in devastating consequences for those suffering with gambling addictions. This comes as a recent investigation published in The Guardian revealed that over 50 UK gambling companies covertly sent users’ personal data to Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) without obtaining their formal consent…