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Gap Personnel Holdings Limited – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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Gap Personnel Holdings Limited received a reprimand for not having proper security measures, which allowed unauthorized access to personal data on two occasions. This situation shows how important it is for companies to protect sensitive information.
What happened
Gap Personnel Holdings Limited failed to implement adequate security measures, resulting in unauthorized access to personal data.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was accessed without authorization.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded the company for violating multiple security requirements under UK GDPR.
Why this matters
This reprimand serves as a reminder for businesses to prioritize data security. Companies should regularly assess their security protocols to prevent unauthorized access.
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The Information Commissioner (the Commissioner) issues a reprimand to Gap Personnel Holdings Limited in respect of infringements of Article 32 (1), Article 32 (1) (b) and Article 32 (1) (d) of the UK GDPR. The organisation did not have appropriate security measures in place, which resulted in an unauthorised threat actor being able to access individuals personal data twice within a 12-month period.
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 Gap Personnel Holdings Limited in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
19 October 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gap Personnel Holdings Limited - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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