Breachesby GlyphLegal Aid Agency
Disclosed May 19, 2025Confirmed
Hackers download legal aid applicant data dating back to 2010
The UK Legal Aid Agency said a group accessed and downloaded a significant amount of personal data of people who applied for legal aid through its digital service since 2010, including contact details, birth dates, national ID numbers, criminal history and financial data.
What is known
| People affected | Not stated in the sources we have |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | May 19, 2025 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesAddressesDates of birthGovernment IDsEmploymentFinancialOther |
| Sector | Government · GB |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
Notices filed
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Research), confirmed by Research. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.