Overview

• The Information Commissioner's Office imposed the fine after a data breach revealed sensitive information about PSNI staff.
• The breach, described as 'egregious,' involved the release of a spreadsheet with personal details of 9,483 officers and staff.
• Discretion was applied to reduce the potential fine from £5.6 million to £750,000, considering PSNI's financial constraints.
• Funds from the fine will go to the Treasury, raising concerns about financial impacts on public services.
• PSNI has implemented measures to mitigate risks and is addressing legal claims from affected staff, with significant costs involved.