Authority
ICO
Country
United Kingdom
Date Issued
March 14, 2024
Industry
Transport
Summary
Dover Harbour Board received a reprimand from the ICO for creating and operating uncontrolled social media distribution groups on WhatsApp and Telegram, used by multiple UK police forces and international law enforcement agencies for vehicle crime investigations. The groups were created by a Port of Dover Police officer using a personal mobile phone without proper organizational authorization or data protection safeguards.
Violation Types
Data ProcessingSecurityLegal Basis
Articles Violated
Related Enforcement Actions
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