http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/5383310/RAF-officers-face-blackmail-over-missing-vice-files.html By Thomas Harding, Defence Correspondent and Ben Leach 25 May 2009 The Ministry of Defence has admitted that files had been stolen, and more than 500 RAF staff have been warned of the possible consequences to them and their families after the unencrypted data - stored on three computer hard drives- went missing. The extremely personal information had been given by servicemen for an in-depth vetting process to give them high security clearance. An internal MoD memo admitted that some of the details on high-ranking officers would be "front page news" that could tarnish the reputation of the RAF. The names of "third parties" in affairs could become public along with admissions of drug-taking, prostitute use and private medical conditions. An RAF source not affected by the loss said there was "considerable worry in the ranks" over the loss of data that could affect relationships or be used by others to compromise personnel. [...] --Received on Tue May 26 2009 - 22:02:05 PDT
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