""This universal offer is substantial and major progress in this protracted matter," he said. "For many officers, it will mean they are able to draw a line under the case and move on with their careers." The 2023 data breach was considered one of the most significant and potentially dangerous lapses of data security in UK history. The PSNI accidentally published a spreadsheet online as part of a response to a request made under Freedom of Information laws."
"Officers faced serious safety risks after their personal details, including names and home addresses in some cases, were exposed online in the immediate aftermath. Given the region's history of ethno-nationalist conflict, albeit rare in recent years, affected police officers reported myriad health issues in the months that followed. The PSNI's mental health support services were soon stretched, and many faced delays in accessing the help they needed. Many staff were also not in a position where they could pay for private care."
PSNI employees whose personal details were exposed in a 2023 data breach will each receive £7,500 as part of a universal compensation offer, with £119 million ringfenced and payments expected from April. The breach occurred when the PSNI accidentally published a spreadsheet online in response to a Freedom of Information request, exposing names and, in some cases, home addresses. Officers faced serious safety risks, reported health problems, and strained mental health services, with many unable to afford private care. Some relocated for family safety and some sought name changes. The offer may resolve most claims, though some staff may pursue legal action.
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