London Borough of Hackney – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2024)

Reprimand
Information Commissioner's Office5 July 2024United Kingdom
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The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued the London Borough of Hackey with a reprimand following a cyber-attack in 2020 that led to hackers gaining access to and encrypting 440,000 files, affecting at least 280,000 residents and other individuals including staff.

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The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued the London Borough of Hackey with a reprimand following a cyber-attack in 2020 that led to hackers gaining access to and encrypting 440,000 files, affecting at least 280,000 residents and other individuals including staff.

Outcome

Reprimand

A formal reprimand: the DPA found a violation and issued a formal censure.

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No other enforcement actions found for London Borough of Hackney in UK

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Decision Date

5 July 2024

Authority

Information Commissioner's Office

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