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Story: MoJ consults on £500k data breach fines

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Posted by: CA (Thursday 12 November 2009, 11:20 PM)

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We'll see eh...

"We very much welcome the power to impose monetary penalties, not just because of the level of the fine, but also because the process will operate in public," said Smith. "Impact on reputation is always a big lever for organisations."

Not always I mean it doesn't work on the government does it?! so it's certainly not to be depended on thats for sure.

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