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Men Plead Not Guilty to Terrorist Charges in PSNI Data Breach Case

Men Plead Not Guilty to Terrorist Charges in PSNI Data Breach Case

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ThreatCluster •October 14, 2026 at 17:35 UTC
  • •Two men charged with terrorism-related offenses linked to a PSNI data breach.
  • •The breach involved the accidental release of sensitive data on over 10,000 PSNI personnel.
  • •Both defendants pleaded not guilty, with a case review set for early November.

Two men, Brian Francis Cavlan and Rory Martin Logan, appeared in Belfast Crown Court on October 14, 2026, denying charges related to a data breach involving the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The breach occurred on August 8, 2023, when the PSNI mistakenly released a spreadsheet containing sensitive information about over 10,000 officers and staff. Cavlan is accused of collecting information likely useful for terrorism between August 11, 2023, and April 13, 2024, while Logan faces similar charges for a period extending to July 4, 2024. Both men entered not guilty pleas, and no trial date was set, with a case review scheduled for early November. The sensitive data included details of serving police officers, raising significant security concerns.

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2023-08-08
PSNI data breach occurs
A spreadsheet containing sensitive information about over 10,000 PSNI officers was mistakenly released under a Freedom of Information request.
Belfastlive
2026-10-14
Court appearance of defendants
Brian Francis Cavlan and Rory Martin Logan appeared in Belfast Crown Court, pleading not guilty to terrorism-related charges.
Bbc

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Common questions

What sensitive information was leaked?
The leaked spreadsheet contained details about over 10,000 PSNI officers and staff.
What are the charges against the defendants?
Both men are charged with collecting information likely useful for committing acts of terrorism.
When is the next court date?
The case is scheduled for a review in early November 2026.