NEWS STORY : Guardian Newspaper Alleges Paula Vennells Personally Authorised Potential Data Destruction on Project Horizon

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The Guardian newspaper has alleged that Paula Vennells, the former Chief Executive of the Post Office, personally authorised a contract being given to Fujitsu despite being warned internally it could lead to the potential data destruction of those involved in Project Horizon disputes. The newspaper wrote:

“It is understood Vennells agreed to “migrate” the archive to the Fujitsu system, known as Eternus, despite warnings from at least two senior executives in the Post Office that this would make it virtually impossible to investigate branch transactions should a forensic audit be needed into Horizon’s records.”

The Guardian added:

“The latest development raises questions about whether the move to the in-house Fujitsu storage system was purely a cost-cutting exercise or also an act of sabotage.”

Vennells refused to comment to the Guardian.