The Metropolitan Police have apologized for accidentally exposing the email addresses of 143 victims of Mohamed Al Fayed due to human error.
Key takeaway
Metropolitan Police exposed email addresses of 143 victims due to human error.
- Step 1 · The triggerMetropolitan Police apologizes for data breach.
- Step 2 · Knock-onVictims face increased risk of phishing and harassment.
- Step 3 · Knock-onPublic trust in police data handling diminishes.
- Step 4 · Reaches youPotential legal actions against the Metropolitan Police increase.
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Source: The Guardian Business
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