User:Charmayne18/Wikinews shorts: February 19, 2014

February 19, 2014 Wikinews Shorts expand

Australia mistakenly publishes asylum seekers' names, other personal details
The records of thousands of asylum-seekers were released by the Australian government yesterday. Chief executive Paul Powers of the investigative department said the confidential files of refugees were accessed during an unauthorized breach and information on the refugees included their names, national identities, refuge locations and arrival.

is now being accused of breaking privacy laws of Australia through negligence. The Immigration department provided information saying the refugee’s information was never intended to be in the public. Immigration Minister explained in a previous interview that the Australian government needed to take all steps necessary to not violate the refugees identity.

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