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Post Office Data Breach Leaks 502 Postmasters' Personal Information

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The Post Office exposed the personal data of 502 postmasters involved in litigation over the Horizon IT scandal. The breach occurred between April 25 and June 19, 2024, due to an unredacted legal settlement document published on its corporate website. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) considered a £1.1 million fine but issued only a reprimand, citing the Post Office's remedial actions and the public sector approach to fines. The breach included names, home addresses, and postmaster status. The ICO noted deficiencies in the Post Office's technical and organizational measures, including lack of documented policies, quality assurance processes, and sufficient staff training.

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  1. 04.12.2025 11:35 1 articles · 23h ago

    Post Office Data Breach Leaks 502 Postmasters' Personal Information

    The Post Office exposed the personal data of 502 postmasters from April 25 to June 19, 2024, due to an unredacted legal settlement document published on its corporate website. The ICO considered a £1.1 million fine but issued only a reprimand, citing the Post Office's remedial actions and the public sector approach to fines. The ICO noted deficiencies in the Post Office's technical and organizational measures, including lack of documented policies, quality assurance processes, and sufficient staff training.

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