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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lauren Almeida and agency

Post Office data leak: hundreds of Horizon victims offered up to £5,000 compensation

Oval-shaped hanging sign saying Post Office in yellow text on red background with a green border
The Post Office accidentally leaked the names and addresses of hundreds of victims in the Horizon IT scandal in 2024. Photograph: Peter Lane/Alamy

Hundreds of former post office operators will be compensated by the Post Office after it accidentally leaked their names and addresses in June 2024.

The Post Office has confirmed that individual payouts will be capped at £5,000, although higher claims may still be pursued.

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