The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has launched an investigation into an unprecedented data breach that disclosed details of more than 10,000 police officers and staff in Northern Ireland. The agency, which regulates data privacy laws, is working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to establish the level of risk amid warnings that the leak may compel officers to leave the force or move their home address. The PSNI blamed human error for releasing an Excel spreadsheet that was published on an FoI website and removed two hours later once police discovered the mistake. Chris Todd, a PSNI assistant chief constable, apologised and said the error was unacceptable
ICO to investigate risk to police officers after Northern Ireland data breach
