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Data obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request and analysed by the Parliament Street think tank reveals that a total of 2,897 devices—including mobile phones, tablets, and laptops—were lost or stolen from the tax authority since 2022. The combined value of the missing hardware exceeds £1.8 million.

His Majesty’s Revenue & Customers (HMRC) has reported nearly 3,000 laptops, tablets and mobile phones as lost and stolen, worth over £1.8 million, against the backdrop of £47 million being stolen from 100,000 people in a HMRC phishing attack last month.

The lost devices equate to 1.5 per cent of electronic devices reported lost and stolen against the taxman’s 65,000 workforce every year.

1.5% of HMRC’s electronic devices are lost and stolen each year

London: His Majesty’s Revenue & Customers (HMRC) has reported nearly 3,000 laptops, tablets and mobile phones as lost and stolen, worth over £1.8 million, against the backdrop of £47 million being stolen from 100,000 people in a HMRC phishing attack last month.

Arakadiy Ukolov, CEO and Co-Founder of Ulla Technology, warned that the risks go beyond hardware. “Whether you’re in financial services, government, or HR, strong data protection must be non-negotiable,” he said. “Every organisation needs a robust governance model supported by privacy-first digital infrastructure...

“The UK is crying out for AI oversight from government and the regulators to combat the AI wild west that is taking over the business world,” Arkadiy Ukolov, co-founder and CEO at Ulla Technology Ltd, said.

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HMRC loses or has stolen around 1.5% of its electronic devices annually, raising significant national security concerns. Experts warn that such losses highlight the need for stronger governance, privacy-first infrastructure, and better staff training to safeguard sensitive data.

His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported the loss or theft of nearly 3,000 electronic devices over the past three years, fuelling growing concerns over government cybersecurity as cyberattacks and phishing scams surge across the UK.

Each year, HMRC reports the loss or theft of about 1.5% of its electronic devices, amounting to nearly 3,000 missing laptops, tablets, and phones valued at over £1.8 million — a risk that underscores the urgency of robust cybersecurity measures and stronger data protection practices.