# UK updates public on Legal Aid Agency cyberattack

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Topic: Politics · Status: archived · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-14T11:46:07.876Z · Updated: 2026-10-14T11:46:07.876Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/uk-updates-public-on-legal-aid-agency-cyberattack-24558830

The Ministry of Justice says the 2025 attack exposed personal data held by the agency.

- The government says attackers accessed and took personal information relating to legal aid applicants and providers.

Why it matters: The update describes a breach affecting people who use or provide legal aid services.

## Original sources

- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident-data-update-october-2026>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-14T10:53:45.000Z

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