Crime & Law

PSNI data breach: Police and politicians react to ‘appalling’ breach affecting thousands of staff

Officers operate ‘under the veil of the highest potential threat’ with some not admitting they are in the police in order to protect identities - federation spokesman

The PSNI has apologised to its thousands of serving officers and civilian staff whose personal and employment data was compromised in a 'significant' data breach. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
The PSNI has apologised to its thousands of serving officers and civilian staff whose personal and employment data was compromised in a 'significant' data breach. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Freya McClements Northern Editor
Vivienne Clarke
Wed Aug 09 2023 - 17:00

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Freya McClements

Freya McClements

Freya McClements is Northern Editor of The Irish Times
Vivienne Clarke

Vivienne Clarke

Vivienne Clarke is a reporter