# DHS cites risk to 40,000 personnel as it moves to remove leaked data

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said leaked data poses a risk to more than 40,000 personnel and is working to take the material offline. The incident raises concerns about exposure of sensitive employee information and the security of a major federal agency.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/dhs-personnel-data-leak) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:35:54 GMT