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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Natalie Wilson

YOU WONT BELIEVE: P o ferries apologises to passengers impacted by data breach | Mind Blowing Facts

  • P&O Ferries has reported a data breach after personal details were inadvertently shared among passengers on a single sailing between Dover and Calais.
  • The ferry operator said that a link containing customer information was accidentally sent to a number of passengers travelling on Monday 31 August 2026.
  • P&O Ferries apologised for the isolated incident and confirmed that all affected customers have been contacted directly.
  • The Information Commissioner's Office confirmed it was notified of the incident and is assessing the details provided by the company.
  • The breach follows a separate cybersecurity incident targeting Manchester Airport Group, which exposed the email addresses of 8.7 million passengers.

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P&O ferry passengers hit by data breach during sailing

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