The police in Northern Ireland disclosed the names of 10,000 officers

According to a report by the BBC, the Police Service of Northern Ireland unintentionally disclosed the names, ranks, and locations of 10,000 officers and civilian staff while responding to a Freedom of Information request. Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd expressed strong disapproval of this mistake, citing concerns that it could put officers at risk. The U.K. Information Commissioner, John Edwards, has stated that his office is currently investigating the incident. However, the full extent of unauthorized access to the exposed personal information remains unknown at this time.

Check more in BBC’s report: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-66445452

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