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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2025)
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The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham was reprimanded after accidentally revealing hidden data in a spreadsheet. This mistake occurred when responding to a Freedom of Information request. Such errors can undermine public trust and show the importance of careful data handling.
What happened
The borough inadvertently disclosed hidden data within a spreadsheet in response to a Freedom of Information request.
Who was affected
Members of the public who made the Freedom of Information request were affected by the data disclosure.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office issued a reprimand due to the accidental data disclosure.
Why this matters
This incident underscores the importance of proper data management practices to prevent accidental disclosures and maintain public trust.
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We issued a reprimand to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham after hidden data within a spreadsheet was inadvertently disclosed in response to a Freedom of Information Act request.
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 London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
16 May 2025
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham - United Kingdom (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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