What
Loss of personal data

How much
A number of records.

Why
Items of personal information were recovered from refuse bins used by the Manchester branch of the data controller, including a copy of a fax showing business and personal account details, a remittance form, a copy of an internal email and other miscellaneous paperwork.

Regulator
ICO

Regulatory action
Undertaking issued to ensure that clear policies and procedures are in place to cover the disposal of waste containing personal information. Adequate and relevant data protection training must be given to all staff.

Reason for action
The ICO had received a complaint about the data controller’s breach of the Seventh Data Protection Principle.

When
13 February 2007

Links
View PDF of the United National Bank Limited Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)