"A data breach led the UK government to offer relocation to 15,000 Afghans, incurring costs potentially exceeding £2 billion, and remained hidden for over 600 days."
"Superinjunctions prevent not only disclosure of information about a case but also the existence of the order, rarely used by governments."
"Ben Wallace indicated that the initial normal injunction request transformed into a superinjunction unexpectedly, emphasizing the focus on protecting those impacted by the data leak."
"Following a journalist's inquiry, the D-notice committee was activated, advising the press on national security threats and leading to a temporary halt in publication."
A significant data breach involving the UK government resulted in a secret initiative for relocating 15,000 Afghans, with potential costs of over £2 billion, escaping scrutiny for more than 600 days. A superinjunction was imposed, which provided stringent legal protection against disclosure of the breach and its existence. Superinjunctions are rarely applied by governments. A D-notice was issued following media inquiries, advising caution on national security grounds, while government officials expressed the need for protecting individuals affected by the breach.
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