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Plymouth City Council – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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Plymouth City Council was reprimanded for not following proper procedures related to Subject Access Requests under the UK GDPR. This case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in how public bodies handle personal data requests. Organizations must ensure they are compliant to protect citizens' rights.
What happened
Plymouth City Council infringed on Article 12 and Article 15 of the UK GDPR regarding Subject Access Requests.
Who was affected
Individuals who made Subject Access Requests to Plymouth City Council.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded Plymouth City Council for its failure to comply with UK GDPR requirements regarding data access requests.
Why this matters
This reprimand serves as a reminder for public bodies to handle personal data requests properly, reinforcing the rights of individuals to access their information.
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A reprimand has been issued to Plymouth City Council in relation to the infringements of Article 12 (3) and Article 15 of the UK GDPR. This case forms part of the ICO’s wider work into Subject Access Request compliance.
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 Plymouth City Council in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
28 April 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Plymouth City Council - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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