South Staffordshire Plc – €1,112,100 Fine (United Kingdom, 2026)

€1,112,100Information Commissioner's Office7 May 2026United Kingdom
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General GDPR enforcement action

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South Staffordshire Plc was fined for not having enough security measures to protect personal information. This matters because it shows that companies need to take data security seriously to avoid penalties. Small businesses should ensure they have proper security systems in place to protect customer data.

What happened

South Staffordshire Plc was fined for insufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.

Who was affected

Customers whose personal information was handled by South Staffordshire Plc were affected.

What the authority found

The Information Commissioner's Office found that South Staffordshire Plc did not meet the required standards for data security under GDPR.

Why this matters

This fine highlights the importance of strong data security practices. Small businesses should review their security measures to prevent similar issues.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) f) GDPR
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Full Legal Summary
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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

Details

Fine Date

7 May 2026

Authority

Information Commissioner's Office

Fine Amount

€1,112,100

Enforcement Tracker ID

3147

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. South Staffordshire Plc - United Kingdom (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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