Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 19 May 202610:00

Defence Committee: Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes

Committee hears from witnesses

The Defence Committee will take oral evidence on a data breach affecting Afghan resettlement schemes and the security implications of handling sensitive personal information from Afghan relocations. The inquiry examines how the breach occurred, what data was exposed, and whether the government's resettlement programmes have adequate safeguards to protect vulnerable refugees.

This affects thousands of Afghan refugees who have fled to the UK under resettlement schemes, many of whom face security risks if their personal data is compromised. The breach raises serious questions about government cybersecurity standards, data protection duties, and whether the Home Office and Defence Ministry can be trusted to handle sensitive information securely during future resettlement operations.

Defence & Security Immigration

Committee mentioned:Defence Committee