British spy agency cannot account for thousands of data storage devices, watchdog says
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- The Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) in its annual report for 2025, published Thursday, said it was “very concerned” and “disappointed with the time it has taken GCHQ to investigate” the issue.
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British spy agency cannot account for thousands of data storage devices, watchdog says
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British spy agency cannot account for thousands of data storage devices, watchdog says
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The Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) in its annual report for 2025, published Thursday, said it was very concerned and disappointed with the time it has taken GCHQ to investigate the issue.