Authority
ICO
Country
United Kingdom
Date Issued
November 28, 2023
Industry
Government
Summary
Charnwood Borough Council was reprimanded for disclosing a data subject's new address to an ex-partner who had perpetrated domestic abuse against them, causing significant distress and potential harm. The investigation also found inadequate communication of address change procedures and lack of a documented process for handling correspondence.
Violation Types
Data Subject RightsSecurityTransparency
Articles Violated
Related Enforcement Actions
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