ICO issues reprimand after suspects get hold of witness address

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ICO issues reprimand after suspects get hold of witness' address

A TVP officer had released contextual information to a Housing Authority.

Date - 5th June 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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Thames Valley Police has been issued with a reprimand after an officer "inappropriately" disclosed contextual information about a witness to a Housing Authority. As a consequence, suspected criminals learned of the witness’ address...

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