Out-Law.com reports that the fining of a probation officer for breaching the data protection act should serve as a reminder to businesses. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office fined the officer for disclosing an alleged domestic abuse victim’s address to the alleged abuser. Technology law expert Luke Scanlon of Pinsent Masons said “the harm done essentially resulted from what was allegedly an individual recklessly disclosing data in error," adding, "It is a reminder that there are potential criminal consequences for organisations and individuals within organisations if they fail to adhere to proper standards of keeping data secure."
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