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Data protection: remedies and penalties

Original author: Ellen Temperton, Lewis Silkin LLP

Updating author: Nicky Stibbs

Brightmine editor: Laura Merrylees

Summary

This guide focuses on the Information Commissioner's Office's (ICO's) powers to carry out investigations and issues fines for data breaches. The guide also looks at the nature of offences related to data breaches and who is liable when data breaches occur, including an employer's potential vicarious liability for the actions of staff.