The PSNI has been involved in what appears to be a major data breach involving thousands of officers and staff
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised for mistakenly revealing details of all its 10,000 staff.In response to a Freedom of Information request, the PSNI shared names of all police and civilian personnel, where they are based and their roles.Apologising to officers, Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said the error was "unacceptable".
Police officers in Northern Ireland were regularly attacked by republican paramilitary groups during the Troubles and members of the PSNI have also been targeted in gun and bomb attacks in the years following the Good Friday Agreement. "The men and women I represent are appalled by this breach. They are shocked, dismayed and justifiably angry. Like me, they are demanding action to address this unprecedented disclosure of sensitive information."
One person briefed told BBC News NI they were "very alarmed" by what had happened, describing it as "a major breach". "In circumstances where the level of threat is at severe after the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell there will be huge concern among members of the PSNI and their families and the wider community at this revelation," Mr Kelly added.
The Alliance Party leader and former justice minister Naomi Long said: "This level of data breach is clearly of profound concern, not least to police officers, civilian staff and their families, who will be feeling incredibly vulnerable and exposed tonight and in the days ahead.
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