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On March 13, the WebFiling service of Companies House was taken offline after a security issue was discovered that exposed sensitive data of company directors. This incident raises concerns about the privacy and security of personal information for those listed as directors, as it could potentially be misused by malicious actors. Companies House, which is responsible for registering company information in the UK, has not provided detailed information about the nature of the data that was exposed or how many individuals were affected. The downtime of the service indicates a proactive measure to prevent further unauthorized access. This situation emphasizes the importance of maintaining secure systems, especially when handling sensitive personal data.