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Overview
In early 2024, a breach of the Ministry of Defence’s payroll system led to the exposure of personal data belonging to current and former members of the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force. Some of those affected included personnel engaged in highly sensitive UK security operations.
Despite the severity of the attack, the MoD did not disclose how many serving personnel were affected. However, reports from the BBC and other sources indicate that the UK government suspects China was behind the breach.
To make matters worse, according to some media reports, while the breached happened as early as January 2024, military personnel were not informed until May. This means victims were not told their data had been compromised for at least three months.
Lawyers are taking legal action on behalf of those affected by the Ministry of Defence data breach. If you think you might be involved, you could be due compensation. Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions, and you’ll know if you could qualify to join the data breach group action.
MoD data breach – At a glance
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Claimants so far
3,000 +
Average claim value
£££ depending on case
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June - July 2024
Legal experts begin preparing claims for affected personnel, arguing the MoD failed to adequately protect sensitive military data.
May 2024
The MoD informs military personnel that it has detected a breach and initiated an investigation into the extent of the compromise. Reports emerge that China is suspected to be behind the attack.
Jan/Feb 2024
A cyber-attack targets a payroll system used by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), compromising personal data of current and former Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force personnel.
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In May 2024, news broke that a cyber-attack targeted a payroll system used by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), leading to the exposure of personal data belonging to current and former members of the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force. The system was managed by a third-party contractor, but the MoD remains responsible for safeguarding its personnel’s information.
While the full details are yet to be confirmed, the breach may have exposed sensitive information such as names, addresses, financial details, and possibly National Insurance numbers and other payroll-related data. In small number of cases, home addresses may also have been leaked.
The exact number of affected individuals was not immediately disclosed by the MoD. However, the breach includes both current and former military personnel, including those involved in highly sensitive security operations where anonymity is essential.
Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions, and you’ll know if you could qualify for a Ministry of Defence data breach group action claim.
We cannot say how much compensation you might get if you win your data breach case. Each claim is based on its merits and your solicitor will work to get the compensation owed to you.
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