The news of two information security breaches resulting in considerable fines are all over today's headlines. Until now the threat of fines of up to £500,000 have been nothing but hearsay but the precedent has now been set. Both public and private organisations need to take stock and control of their responsibilities relating to the data they hold - get it wrong and you do substantial harm to individuals and the reputation of your business. Hertfordshire County Council faxed details of a child sex abuse case to a member of the public is to be fined £100,000 for breaching the…
