Ministry of Justice Consultation on the introduction of maximum penalties

December 20, 2009 | No Comments

This consultation by the ministry of Justice relates to the creation of maximum monetary penalties of £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Principles.

Should such penalties be introduced, the Information Commissioner’s Office will publish guidance detailing the criteria to be use and the circumstances to consider when issuing such a penalty.

This consultation opened on 9th November 2009 and closes on 21st December 2009.

The consultation can be viewed here

Art. 08 Right to Private and Family Life, Data Protection and Freedom of Information

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