PSNI Faces £750,000 Fine Over Major Data Breach

The breach exposed personal details of nearly 9,500 officers and staff, leading to significant security risks and operational challenges.

The Information Commissioner's Office proposed the fine for failing to protect sensitive information.
The data leak included surnames, initials, ranks, and roles of all PSNI personnel.
The breach forced some officers to relocate and alter their daily routines due to safety concerns.
The PSNI has 28 days to respond to the provisional fine and enforcement notice.
The incident has sparked a review of data security practices within the PSNI.