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.