First data protection penalties alert industry

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The first two monetary penalties imposed for breaching the Data Protection Act 1998 should provide a wake-up call for pension schemes, industry experts say.

The Information Commissioner’s Office was granted new powers in April to fine up to £500,000 for breaches of data protection. The first two monetary penalties were imposed on 24 November, with H...

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