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News · 19 March 2026

China exploits UK transparency laws for security data.

China exploits UK transparency laws for security data.

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Officials in the United Kingdom are raising concerns that China could be leveraging transparency rules to gather intelligence. A series of information requests has reportedly focused on areas linked to defence and infrastructure. While each request may seem harmless on its own, authorities warn that combined data could reveal vulnerabilities, prompting fresh debate over tightening access to sensitive information.

Reported by GB News · How we write briefs

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