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Met Police officer airdrops photo of dead crash victim

A Metropolitan Police officer is under investigation after a photo of a woman killed in a car crash was airdropped to a colleague's personal phone at the scene. The 'appalling' breach has been referred to the police watchdog.

Church Data Breach Exposes 200 Abuse Victims' Details

Anglican Church leaders face fury after a catastrophic data breach exposed highly sensitive personal information of nearly 200 victims of clergy sexual abuse. The monumental security failure has been condemned by victims and MPs alike.

Chinese doctor accused of stealing cancer research in Houston

A Chinese doctor at Houston's prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center has been exposed as an alleged spy, accused of stealing groundbreaking cancer research in a sophisticated plot with ties to the Chinese government, raising major concerns over medical dat

British Military Deploys AI to Stop Sensitive Data Leaks

The British Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking AI-powered security system designed to proactively hunt for and lock down highly sensitive military documents, in a major escalation of its cyber defence strategy.

Plastic Bag Sales Rise, Reversing a Decade of Progress

A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations

High Court forces police to delete innocent man's data

A landmark High Court ruling forces Surrey Police to delete data collected on an innocent man from Horley, setting a crucial precedent for privacy rights and police use of personal information in the UK.

Lancashire Police data breach: Officers used personal emails

Exclusive: A major data breach investigation is underway at Lancashire Constabulary after officers were found using personal email accounts to share highly sensitive information, including intelligence on organised crime and protected witnesses.

Australian Govt Accused of Censoring Migration Data

A furious political row has erupted in Australia as the Albanese government faces allegations of deliberately censoring and manipulating official migration data to hide the true scale of arrivals, sparking accusations of a transparency crisis.

MoD Leaked Afghan Interpreters' Data 49 Times

Exclusive: A damning investigation reveals the Ministry of Defence has repeatedly compromised the safety of Afghan allies, with sensitive data leaked nearly 50 times in four years, sparking fury and demands for accountability.

MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Interpreter Emails

The Ministry of Defence has admitted a serious data breach, accidentally revealing the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters seeking UK relocation. The BBC exposed the error, potentially putting lives at risk.

Home Office Loses Vital Essex Lorry Case Data

Exclusive: The Home Office admits to losing critical evidence from the Essex lorry tragedy investigation, prompting outrage from Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and serious questions about data security.

UK drops Apple encryption backdoor demand after US clash

In a major policy reversal, the British government has dropped its controversial demand for special access to encrypted data on Apple devices, following a high-stakes diplomatic clash with the Trump administration over user privacy and national security.

Trump's AI Robot Spy Network Fuelled by Microsoft & Meta

Exclusive investigation reveals Trump Enterprises is building a vast private surveillance network using AI-powered robots, with data sourced from tech giants Microsoft and Meta, raising alarm over a new era of corporate espionage and eroded privacy.

UK abandons demand for access to US Apple user data

In a major policy reversal, the UK's top intelligence official confirms the government has abandoned its controversial demand for US tech giants to bypass encryption and grant access to private user data.

UK MoD Data Leak Puts Afghan Allies in Danger

A shocking data leak from the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the safety of Afghan interpreters who assisted British forces, revealing sensitive details and putting lives in danger.

UK bans TikTok on NHS devices over security risks

The UK government has ordered the removal of TikTok from all NHS devices due to growing security and data privacy risks. The move follows similar actions by other government departments.

Male dating app suffers major data leak

A popular male-only dating app has suffered a significant data breach, exposing private chats and sensitive user information. Cybersecurity experts warn of potential blackmail risks.

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