Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Focus on the big picture

UK defence secretary apologises for Afghan data breach

Guardian, 21 Sep 2021
The defence secretary, Ben Wallace, apologised to the Commons after the sharing of more than 250 email addresses of former Afghan interpreters trapped in the country after the Taliban takeover last month. Wallace told MPs that one person had been suspended, an internal inquiry had been launched and 'security advice' was being provided to Afghans fearful they may have been identified

Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub

The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg

Website ► https://www.theguardian.com
Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian
Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian
Related Articles