Special Investigation Service launches inquiry after leak of diplomats’ personal data

Georgia’s Special Investigation Service has launched an inquiry after physical copies of personal data of diplomatic corps were allegedly leaked outside official premises in Tbilisi, the state body announced on Sunday.

The Service said its investigation was following a media report, aired on Mtavari Arkhi TV channel, that said an employee of an accounting company had placed sensitive documents containing personal information of diplomatic corps accredited in Georgia outside the premises of the company and in a publicly accessible location.

Information including phone numbers and bank transfers made by staff of diplomatic corps has been reported to have been in the documents.

The Service announced its investigation would be carried out with an “accelerated timeframe” to identify circumstances of the case.