Basingstoke and Dean Borough Council named and shamed by Information Commissioner. Information Commissioner Christopher Graham spoke of the potential “detrimental impact” of information breaches on the individuals affected. Councils warned they face large fines if found guilty of violating the Data Protection Act. Staffordshire County Council warned over its mishandling of subject access request. Information commissioner: “Councils could be in line for a sizeable monetary penalty” Comes a day after personal data of Medway Council workers was posted online for two hours.”]
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