ICO and UK Cabinet Office agree on lower fine after data breach

The data protection regulator and Cabinet Office join forces to share good practice and settle big fine.

The UK Information Commissioner (ICO) has come to an agreement with the Cabinet Office to reduce a fine imposed on the Cabinet Office in 2021 in relation to the New Year Honours data breach. The original £500,000 ($574,000) Monetary Penalty Notice (MPN) is to be reduced to £50,000 ($57,000).

The ICO issued its fine to

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