Thames Valley Police

ICO reprimands Thames Valley Police for releasing witness details to suspected criminals

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 2, 2023
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to Thames Valley Police (TVP) after details were released which led to suspected criminals learning the address of a witness.

Key Points: 
  • The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to Thames Valley Police (TVP) after details were released which led to suspected criminals learning the address of a witness.
  • TVP did not have appropriate steps, such as training, in place to ensure officers were aware of guidance around disclosure and redaction.
  • - The ICO can take action to address and change the behaviour of organisations and individuals that collect, use and keep personal information.
  • - To report a concern to the ICO telephone call our helpline on 0303 123 1113, or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.

FS50771466

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Counties of England, Freedom of Information Act, Glomar response, Thames Valley Police, NCND, TVP, South East England, England

The complainant has requested information about a named officer from Thames Valley Police (“TVP”). TVP would neither confirm nor deny (“NCND”) holding the information requested by virtue of section 40(5) (personal information) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that it was entitled to do so.

Key Points: 

The complainant has requested information about a named officer from Thames Valley Police (TVP). TVP would neither confirm nor deny (NCND) holding the information requested by virtue of section 40(5) (personal information) of the FOIA. The Commissioners decision is that it was entitled to do so.