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Betfair, Paddy Power face UK privacy scrutiny after hackers access data

By Patricia Figueiredo ( July 9, 2025, 15:44 GMT | Insight) -- Betting platforms Paddy Power and Betfair are under scrutiny from the UK’s privacy regulator after a data incident this week exposed customer information. Parent company and gambling giant Flutter Entertainment confirmed that usernames and email addresses were accessed, but no passwords, ID documents or usable payment data were compromised, a spokesperson said. The Information Commissioner’s Office told MLex it is aware of the incident and is making enquiries. Flutter said the breach has been contained and affected customers have been notified, following an internal investigation.  Gambling giant Flutter Entertainment is facing scrutiny from the UK privacy regulator, after a data incident this week exposed customer information from its Paddy Power and Betfair betting platforms....

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