Church of England Faces New Scandal with Data Breach of Abuse Survivors
A data breach exposed personal details of 194 abuse survivors in the Church of England's compensation scheme. The breach highlights shortcomings in safeguarding efforts and led to apologies from the Church and law firm involved. Lawyers demand compensation for affected individuals following this significant privacy lapse.
In a shocking revelation, the Church of England has admitted a data breach that leaked personal details of nearly 200 abuse survivors. The breach came from a compensation scheme designed to aid those affected by past abuses.
The data mishap compounds ongoing challenges for the Church, which has been grappling to rebuild trust following controversial sexual abuse cases and the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby. The breach involves an email mistakenly sent to multiple recipients, including legal teams and church officials.
Kennedys Law, handling the redress scheme, has accepted full responsibility, issuing an apology and launching an internal investigation, while the Information Commissioner's Office is also assessing the incident. Calls for compensation to the victims have intensified, with talks of legal recourse underway.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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