Cops visit school of ‘wrong person’s child,’ mix up victims and suspects in epic data fail
March 1, 2024 at 07:52AM The Information Commissioner’s Office reprimanded West Midlands Police for repeatedly mixing up two individuals’ personal data, breaching data protection law. The errors led to mistaken identity, inaccurate personal data processing, and inappropriate actions, impacting the individuals involved. The force compensated one individual, implemented a Data Quality Policy and a “Think … Read more