Date: 17 July 2025
Were You Affected by the Ministry of Defence ARAP Data Breach? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
DRM Legal is now representing individuals affected by one of the UK Government’s most serious data breaches, involving thousands of Afghan nationals and families who applied to the Ministry of Defence’s ARAP scheme.
The breach occurred in February 2022, when an MOD official mistakenly disclosed the personal data of over 18,000 Afghan applicants to the ARAP (Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy) programme — individuals who risked their lives supporting UK operations in Afghanistan. The breach exposed names, contact details, and in some cases, family information — creating potentially life-threatening consequences for those left behind.
Legal Action is Now Underway
DRM Legal is actively assisting affected individuals and families in seeking compensation for:
- Emotional distress and anxiety
- Loss of privacy
- Increased risk to personal safety
- Relocation and security costs incurred due to the breach
Were You Affected?
You may be entitled to compensation if:
- You applied to the ARAP scheme on or before 7 January 2022
- You were notified by the MOD, or later found your information may have been shared
Even if you were successfully relocated, you may still be entitled to compensation for the distress and risk caused.
Why Instruct DRM Legal?
- Specialists in data protection and human rights law
- Acting on a No Win, No Fee basis
- Culturally sensitive and confidential representation for Afghan nationals and their families
We understand the unique sensitivities involved in these claims and are committed to pursuing justice for those whose safety and dignity were compromised.
Contact DRM Legal for further advice:
📧 Email: enquiries@drmlegal.co.uk
📞 Call: +44 (0)151 329 3444
Time limits may apply to bringing a claim — we urge anyone affected to get in touch as soon as possible.
Important Eligibility Notice
At present, DRM Legal is only accepting data breach clients who:
- Have applied to the ARAP or EGS scheme on or before 7 January 2022, and
- Have been relocated to the United Kingdom under the ARAP scheme.
Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting clients who remain outside the UK, including those in Afghanistan or Pakistan.
We appreciate the difficult circumstances of those affected and will publish any updates should our intake policy change.