Breach details
What | Breach of the First and Third Data Protection Principles and the European Convention on Human Rights. Personal data in the form of vehicle numberplates. |
How much | An unknown number of records. |
When | Unknown. |
Why | Currently all vehicles entering and leaving Royston have their numberplates recorded by ANPR cameras. Although this data can only be accessed in limited circumstances the Commissioner is concerned it could be used for other purposes, and there is a risk of its unauthorised or unlawful access. |
Regulatory action
Regulator | ICO | Action | Enforcement Notice Issued to Hertfordshire Constabulary. |
When | 15 July 2013. |
Details | Enforcement notice issued to ensure that within 90 days the personal data recorded by the ANPR cameras will no longer be processed without a Privacy Impact Assessment. |
Links
View PDF of the Hertfordshire Constabulary Enforcement Notice (Breach Watch Archive) |
View PDF of the Hertfordshire Constabulary Enforcement Notice (Via ICO Website) |