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London Borough of Lewisham – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded the London Borough of Lewisham for not responding to a significant number of subject access requests on time. This matters because timely responses are important for people wanting to know how their data is used. The reprimand highlights the need for local authorities to improve their data handling processes.
What happened
London Borough of Lewisham failed to respond to 35% of subject access requests within the required timeframes.
Who was affected
People who submitted subject access requests to the London Borough of Lewisham were affected by the delays.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office found that Lewisham did not comply with the UK GDPR's requirements for timely responses to data requests.
Why this matters
This reprimand shows that even local governments must adhere to data protection rules. It serves as a reminder for all organizations to prioritize timely responses to data requests.
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During the period of 3 January 2022 to 3 January 2023, 35% of subject access requests (SARs) that London Borough of Lewisham received were not responded to within the statutory deadlines of one and three months. A reprimand has therefore been issued to London Borough of Lewisham in relation to infringements of Article 12(3) and Article 15(1) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (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 London Borough of Lewisham in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
16 August 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. London Borough of Lewisham - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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