Vodafone admits leaked calls

The Guardian reports that Vodafone has admitted that it had a problem with allowing some users access to the calls of other subscribers.

The problem came to light because one subscriber contacted Privacy International, saying he/she had been able to listen to a call being made to an immigration official.

Vodafone says the problem is now fixed, but would not disclose how many such gaffes ocurred and over what time period.

Sounds like damage limitation? Hardly very reassuring for anyone phoning their bank or involved in sensitive discussions.