Over 569 data incidents occurred in the Ministry of Defence in 2023-24, revealing significant concerns about their ability to protect sensitive information securely. This is an increase from 550 incidents the previous year and includes losses of electronic devices and mishandling of protected documents.
"According to figures sourced by Peta, the MoD purchased 526 bearskin hats between 2017 and July this year. It says the cost of the hats rose from 1,560 each in 2022, to 2,040 per cap in 2023."