Data Protection · glossary

Penalty notice

The ICO’s order to pay a fine, under section 155 of the Data Protection Act 2018. For a processor’s security failings the most it can be is £8,700,000, or £2 for every £100 of worldwide turnover if higher. Chapter 10 · see Information notice, Reprimand

Explained in Chapter 10, ICO Enquiries, Fines and Who Pays After a Breach, of Data Protection.

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