PSNI Officers' Names Appear Again on Court Website After 2023 Data Breach

NI police officer names from 2023 breach reappear online; court listings removed. Officers offered compensation from £119m fund.

By Content Team

Feb 12, 2026

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Dozens of Northern Ireland police officers who were victims of a major 2023 data breach have had their names published again - this time on the NI Courts website while pursuing compensation claims.

The Department of Justice quickly removed the court listings as a precautionary measure after being alerted. Justice Minister Naomi Long insisted no error was made, explaining that court lists are routinely published unless lawyers request anonymity from judges.

UUP leader Jon Burrows said 41 officers were named and the information spread virally on WhatsApp. Police Federation chair Liam Kelly called it "another avoidable and embarrassing error."

The original 2023 breach exposed nearly 10,000 PSNI staff details. Officers have been offered £7,500 compensation each from a £119m fund.

Source: BBC News

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