I know many on the list are from local authorities - hence the email.
It's about a council worker who has been suspended after disclosure of
personal data about the vulnerable from social work files.
Happy New Year
Chris
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A County Hall employee has been suspended from duty after being arrested as
part of a police investigation into allegations that she leaked sensitive
information about vulnerable people.
The female member of staff was interviewed by officers from a Norfolk police
unit which specialises in the protection of vulnerable children and adults
following her arrest on December 23.
A police spokesman confirmed the woman has now been released on bail pending
further inquiries. The 51-year-old is suspected of offences under the data
protection act.
Last night a Norfolk County Council spokesman refused to confirm the nature
of the information involved. The EDP understands the investigation does not
relate to children in the care of the authority but is linked to social
services.
A source said the offence was being treated seriously as it exposed security
flaws which could compromise public safety or be exploited by criminals.
It is believed that the woman was seeking to access information which could
have been exploited by a future employer.
Council spokesman Steven Reilly said: "We can confirm that a member of staff
has been suspended as part of an ongoing police investigation.
"Suspension is carried out in the interests of the member of staff and the
council - to allow a fair and thorough investigation. Because that
investigation is ongoing, we are unable to comment more specifically about
the matter at this time."
The investigation is being led by the force's vulnerable people directorate
which deals with allegations of abuse towards children and vulnerable adults
as well as having responsibility for public protection.
A police spokesman said: "Officers from Norfolk Constabulary are currently
investigating an alleged breach of data protection at Norfolk County
Council.
"As part of our enquiries a 51-year-old female has been arrested in
connection with data protection offences and has since been released on
police bail, pending further enquiries."
Dr. C. N. M. Pounder
Director, Amberhawk Training Ltd
Phone: 0845 680 2623 or Mob: 07735 365 585
amberhawk
www.amberhawk.com
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