Norfolk Constabulary – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2026)
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Norfolk Constabulary accidentally shared sensitive personal information in Excel spreadsheets when responding to public requests. This matters because it shows that even public organizations must protect personal data carefully. Mistakes like this can lead to trust issues with the public.
What happened
Norfolk Constabulary inadvertently disclosed sensitive personal data within Excel spreadsheets.
Who was affected
Members of the public whose sensitive personal data was disclosed were affected.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded Norfolk Constabulary for the accidental disclosure of sensitive data.
Why this matters
This reprimand serves as a reminder for all organizations, including public ones, to handle personal data with care and to implement better data protection practices.
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Norfolk Constabulary has been issued with a Reprimand, after sensitive personal data became inadvertently disclosed within Excel spreadsheets, in response to Freedom of Information requests.
Outcome
Reprimand
A formal reprimand: the DPA found a violation and issued a formal censure.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Norfolk Constabulary in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
20 May 2026
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Norfolk Constabulary - United Kingdom (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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