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Nottinghamshire Police – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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Nottinghamshire Police faced a reprimand for accidentally revealing personal information about witnesses in a police statement. This incident emphasizes the need for careful handling of sensitive data to protect individuals' privacy.
What happened
Nottinghamshire Police disclosed personal data of witnesses through an unredacted statement.
Who was affected
Witnesses whose personal data was disclosed by Nottinghamshire Police.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded Nottinghamshire Police for failing to adequately redact personal data before disclosure.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of proper data handling and redaction practices, especially for organizations that manage sensitive information.
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The breach in this case was an unauthorised disclosure of the personal data of witnesses via a police officer’s unredacted statement on the CPS Digital Case Management system. The evidence has revealed that in this instance, the cause of the disclosure of the personal data of witnesses was the failure to ensure the adequate redaction of the data before disclosing this to the CPS.
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 Nottinghamshire Police in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
21 June 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Nottinghamshire Police - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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