As stated in a previous news story, from 6 April 2010 the Information Commissioner's Office will have the power to serve notices requiring organisations to pay up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act. Full details of the new powers and access to the ICO Guidance can be accessed from our earlier news story at:
http://www.jisclegal.ac.uk/ManageContent/ViewDetail/tabid/243/ID/1228/New-Penalties-for-Serious-Data-Protection-Breaches-13012010.aspx.
(06/04/10)