Dumfries and Galloway Council

What

Accidental online disclosure of staff’s personal information.

How much

887 records.

Why

Records were accidently published online in response to a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act request.

Regulator

ICO

Regulatory action

Undertaking issued to undergo an externally commissioned audit and to put it place checks to prevent another such occurrence.

Reason for action

Insufficient measures were taken to prevent an accidental loss of unsecured personal information.

When

17 October 2011.

Links

View PDF of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Undertaking (Via ICO Website)

View PDF of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)