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Re:UK government's password checker sends plaintext password... by sdernley on Wednesday June 04, 2014 @11:44AM (#7846222)
It's implied at first glance that it's for testing your password though.

Most people wouldn't even know the mistake they've made and are probably sending the results link on too.

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