Police Officer – €230 Fine (United Kingdom, 2025)
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A police officer in the UK was fined for sending sensitive personal data to his personal email. This matters because it shows that even individuals in law enforcement must protect private information. It serves as a reminder for all employees to handle sensitive data carefully.
What happened
A police officer forwarded sensitive personal data to his personal email address.
Who was affected
Individuals whose sensitive personal data was forwarded by the police officer.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office found that the officer mishandled sensitive data, leading to the fine.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data, even for public officials. It encourages all businesses to ensure their employees are trained in data protection practices.
The UK DPA has imposed a fine of £ 200 (EUR 230) on a police officer. The controller forwarded sensitive and restricted personal data that he had obtained in the course of his work to his personal email address.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Police Officer in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 August 2025
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Fine Amount
€230
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2885
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Police Officer - United Kingdom (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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