Child Benefit Apology Letter 'Raises Risk of Id Theft'

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THE Government was at the centre of a fresh security row today after millions of parents were sent an apology letter containing confidential information.

The 7.25 million letters, posted in the name of Britain's top taxman, apologise for last week's security blunder when HM Revenue & Customs officers admitted losing two CDs holding 25 million families' bank and child benefit details.

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Child Benefit Apology Letter 'Raises Risk of Id Theft'

But critics said criminals could exploit the...

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