How much

Unknown.

Why

Personal data belonged to the data controller was dumped in a skip, which was later stolen.

Regulator

ICO

Regulatory action

Undertaking issued to ensure that staff are made aware of the data controller’s policy on the disposal of confidential waste

Reason for action

The data should never have been disposed of in a skip. The data controller had a written contract with a third party for the disposal of confidential waste, but on this occasion there was confusion as to the confidential nature of the waste.

When

15 March 2011.

Links

View PDF of the Wolverhampton City Council Undertaking (Via ICO Website)

View PDF of the Wolverhampton City Council Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)