ICO fines Glasgow City Council £150,000 for laptop loss

Danny Palmer
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Two laptops, one of which contained data about 20,000 people, were stolen in May 2012

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Glasgow City Council £150,000 for the loss of two unencrypted laptops, one of which contained personal details about more than 20,000 people. ...

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