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Sensitive UK Police Data Vulnerable to US Compromise

Published Friday, September 18, 2026 · Updated September 18

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What We Know — Key Points

  • A 2017 official UK security assessment deemed Microsoft cloud platforms vulnerable to "compromise" by foreign actors and the US government.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the significant and ongoing risks to sensitive UK police data due to its storage on US-owned Microsoft cloud platforms, highlighting the potential for compromise by the US government and foreign actors, and questioning the adequacy of current security measures and contractual assurances.

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