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Published: 6 November 2020
The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the Law)
Public Statement
Issued: 9am 6 November 2020
Controller: Trinity Chambers LLP
“The data protection law has the protection of individuals at its heart. The Authority will not hesitate to take proportionate and effective action in cases where the law has not been complied with. We have been disappointed that there is little evidence that the controller in this case engaged in a timely manner with the complaint or appreciated the impact of the breach on the individuals concerned. This is especially relevant considering the role that trust and confidentiality plays in the legal sector. Individuals have a right to expect that those organisations who have their information will look after it properly. In a small community, such as ours, the impact can be significant if that information is compromised. This case further highlights the role of human error; something we have previously highlighted on a number of occasions. We understand that mistakes get made but when that happens, organisations must respond quickly, engage early and learn from what has happened.”
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