Loss of sensitive personal information.
How much
Unknown.
Why
Court documents were discovered at a recycling centre, inappropriately disposed of.
Regulator
ICO
Regulatory action
Undertaking issued to ensure that all mobile media devices are sufficiently encrypted and that staff are made aware of policies relating to the use and storage of personal data.
Reason for action
The papers had been given to a law reporter, but no checks had been made regarding the security of his procedures prior to sharing the data.
When
05 January 2011
Links
View PDF of the Scottish Court Service Undertaking (Via ICO Website)
View PDF of the Scottish Court Service Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)