Police Federation: Metropolitan IT System Breach Could Have Serious Consequences

The Metropolitan Police has been made aware of unauthorized access to the IT system of one of its suppliers. The police is working with the company to determine if any Metropolitan Police data has been compromised.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Federation said any potential leak of personal information would cause “incredible concern and anger” among officers and staff.

The company in question had access to names, ranks, photos, vetting levels, and pay numbers for officers and staff, but did not have access to personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, or financial details. The police were unable to say when the breach occurred or how many personnel might be affected.

Rick Prior, Vice Chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said: “Metropolitan Police officers are out on the streets of London undertaking some of the most difficult and dangerous roles imaginable to catch criminals and keep the public safe. To have their personal details potentially leaked out into the public domain in this manner – for all to possibly see – will cause colleagues incredible concern and anger.”

Prior added, given the roles we ask our colleagues to undertake, significant safeguards and checks and balances should have been in place to protect this valuable personal information which, if in the wrong hands, could do incalculable damage.[…]
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