Leak of Personal Data from Government Database in Lithuania Affected 600,000 People

A scandal is raging in Lithuania over the leak of citizens' personal data from a government database. 600,000 people have been affected. Information about their residence, real estate, and other details has leaked online.

The first thousand have already filed a lawsuit against the government demanding compensation of 3,000 euros. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė is being blamed for the incident; and she, by the way, will leave her post on June 23. The treasury, which is already suffering from a permanent deficit, will have to pay for her mistakes.

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