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Glasgow City Council – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2025)
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Glasgow City Council was reprimanded for only responding to 45% of personal data access requests on time. This shows the importance of following legal timelines to protect citizens' rights.
What happened
Glasgow City Council responded to just 45% of incoming Subject Access Requests within the legal timeframe.
Who was affected
Individuals who requested access to their personal data from Glasgow City Council.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded the Council for failing to meet the statutory deadlines set by UK GDPR.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for public authorities to prioritize timely responses to data requests. Other councils should ensure they comply with legal requirements.
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A reprimand was issued to Glasgow City Council as during the period between 01 April 2023 to 01 March 2024, they responded to 45% of incoming subject access requests within the statutory timeframe, thereby infringing Articles 12(3), 15(1) and 15(3) of the UK GDPR.
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 Glasgow City Council in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
4 February 2025
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Glasgow City Council - United Kingdom (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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