GB Glasgow City Council May 2012 Physical Action (Q15385)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | GB Glasgow City Council May 2012 Physical Action |
A data breach risk event |
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May 2012
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Glasgow City Council has been fined 150,000 for the loss of two unencrypted laptops, one of which contained personal details of more than 20,000 people. The fine was issued by the Information Commissioners Office. The ICO discovered that a further 74 unencrypted laptops were missing, six of which were known to be stolen. Glasgow City Council said it took immediate steps to ensure a similar breach did not happen again. (English)
