ICO Reprimands Staffordshire Police Over Domestic Abuse Data Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has reprimanded Staffordshire Police after the force shared a domestic abuse victim's home address with their abuser in a Domestic Violence Protection Notice issued in March 2024. The ICO declined to fine the force, citing improved training and procedures.

• The breach occurred in March 2024; the ICO issued its reprimand on October 28
• The victim's previously unknown home address was included in the abuser's DVPN
• The ICO did not fine the force, noting improved training and procedures
• The regulator urged organizations to double-check sensitive personal data before disclosure