Police Service of Northern Ireland – €904,000 Fine (United Kingdom, 2024)

€904,000Information Commissioner's Office26 September 2024United Kingdom
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The ICO fined the Police Service of Northern Ireland £750,000 (EUR 904,000) after accidentally publishing personal data of 9,483 police officers and staff on the internet. The breach caused significant distress for PSNI officers and staff, as their personal information, including names, ranks, roles, and location of post, was exposed. Many feared for their safety, with concerns that dissident groups could use the data to intimidate or target them, creating fear and uncertainty.

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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
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Full Legal Summary

The ICO fined the Police Service of Northern Ireland £750,000 (EUR 904,000) after accidentally publishing personal data of 9,483 police officers and staff on the internet. The breach caused significant distress for PSNI officers and staff, as their personal information, including names, ranks, roles, and location of post, was exposed. Many feared for their safety, with concerns that dissident groups could use the data to intimidate or target them, creating fear and uncertainty.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Police Service of Northern Ireland in UK

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

26 September 2024

Authority

Information Commissioner's Office

Fine Amount

€904,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2555

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Police Service of Northern Ireland - United Kingdom (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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