Sir Grant Shapps focused on saving lives after Afghan data breach
Sir Grant Shapps, the Defence Secretary, lifted a 'super-injunction' to prevent potential harm to Afghans and Britons whose data was leaked. The breach, discovered in August 2023, led to the covert setup of a resettlement scheme costing £850m. Concerns remain about the safety of those affected.
A 'super-injunction' that restricts the reporting of its existence was lifted recently. Sir Grant became Defence Secretary in August 2023, just after the breach was discovered. He explained that the injunction was necessary to protect lives at risk. The breach involved the leak of data of Afghan allies and British individuals, including spies. The government covertly set up a resettlement scheme for affected individuals. The accidental leak occurred when data was mistakenly emailed to an unauthorized recipient. The Ministry of Defence has not disclosed the number of people harmed by the breach. Relatives of affected Afghans express concerns about their safety. The Taliban government denies arresting or monitoring those affected.
According to the source: BBC.
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