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Police Scotland Fined for Unauthorized Disclosure of Victim's Sensitive Data

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Police Scotland was fined £66,000 after sharing the entire contents of a female officer's phone with a colleague she accused of rape. The incident, which occurred in early 2021, involved the unauthorized disclosure of medical records, intimate photos, and personal contact details. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that the force failed to implement appropriate security measures, minimize data sharing, and report the breach within the required 72-hour timeframe. The victim, a detective constable, was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the incident.

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  1. 12.03.2026 12:30 1 articles · 10h ago

    Police Scotland Fined for Unauthorized Disclosure of Victim's Sensitive Data

    In early 2021, Police Scotland shared the entire contents of a female officer's phone with a colleague she accused of rape during an internal misconduct investigation. The ICO found that the force failed to implement appropriate security measures, minimize data sharing, and report the breach within the required 72-hour timeframe. The victim was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the incident.

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