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London Borough of Lambeth – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2022)
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The London Borough of Lambeth has been reprimanded for not responding to 26% of the requests from people asking for their personal data on time. This matters because it shows that the council is struggling to meet its legal obligations, which can affect how residents trust their local government with their information.
What happened
Lambeth responded to only 74% of the personal data requests it received within the required time frame.
Who was affected
Residents of Lambeth who submitted requests for their personal data were affected by the delays.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded Lambeth for its poor response rate to personal data requests, highlighting a backlog of cases.
Why this matters
This reprimand emphasizes the importance of timely responses to personal data requests. Local authorities and businesses should ensure they have efficient processes in place to handle such requests.
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London Borough of Lambeth has only responded to 74% of the SARs it has received within the statutory timescales from 1 August 2020 to 11 August 2021. This equates to 268 SARs. The council continues to have a backlog of SAR cases and, based on the updated figures, does not appear to be improving.
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 Lambeth in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
23 September 2022
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. London Borough of Lambeth - United Kingdom (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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