MoD chief to leave in wake of Afghan data breach

The department announced that the Ministry of Defense will be changed after the Afghan data violation.

Movement, The worst UK Data Violations He is explained to the public at the beginning of this month with great shame for defense and intelligence services.

The leakage, which was not detected for months and then exposed to super junks, risks the identities of British spies, soldiers and vulnerable Afghan allies.

The permanent secretary David Williams will leave this autumn and recruitment for his successor began.

The BBC understands that Williams’ separation was decided before the leak is opened.

The leakage took place when an official working in the UK Special Forces Center, which contains the personal details of approximately 19,000 people who want to take refuge from the Taliban, was accidentally sent to E -mail to an electronic picture.

Together with Afghan citizens, in February 2022, more than 100 British officials, including special forces and MI6 staff, were endangered.

The precautionary precautionary decision prevented the reporting of the issue until it was removed in early this summer.

Tanmanjeet Singh, President of the Labor Deputy and Defense Election Committee, said that despite the seriousness of Mr. Williams, he deserved to respect for years of private public service.

“Although our committee agrees to investigate this shocking situation, we did not determine the full scope for this, who will be called to give evidence.”

“The fact that this violation is in risk of our brave British service staff and the Afghans who boldly support them makes the situation even more shocking.

“I’m sure the committee will want to investigate and understand how it can be allowed.”

A mode spokesman said on Friday: “Permanent secretary David Williams will resign in this autumn and the recruitment process for his successor will continue.

“Since 2021, David has led the department during an important activity period and we thank him for his contribution.”