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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
National
David Unyime Nkanta

Did Your Passport Just Get Exposed Online? UK Visa Portal Leak Sparks Privacy Nightmare

A major UK visa processing platform has reportedly exposed sensitive personal data of thousands of applicants, including passport details and facial images, raising serious concerns about digital security and government-linked infrastructure.

According to TechCrunch, the issue involves a visa portal that inadvertently made applicants' private documents publicly accessible online, with evidence suggesting the leak included passports and 'selfie-style' identity images used for verification purposes.

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