PSNI Faces £750,000 Fine for Major Data Breach
The breach exposed personal details of nearly 10,000 officers, leading to widespread concern and financial strain on the PSNI.
- 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.
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