Gangs Matrix data leak puts young Londoners in "serious danger"

A leak of the Gangs Matrix database by a London borough raised significant concerns about the safety and privacy of young people.

An "unknown" official at London's Newham Council emailed the personal data of more than 203 alleged gang members listed on Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) Gangs Matrix database to 44 recipients, in redacted and unredacted form. 

Data included dates of birth and home addresses with the third parties, as well as information on the supposed gang members' association, firearm, or knife carrying status. 

The leak prompted concerns that young people,