Data Watchdog Put Cops on Naughty Step for Lost CCTV Footage

Data watchdog put cops on naughty step for lost CCTV footage

: Greater Manchester Police reprimanded over hours of video that went AWOL

Greater Manchester Police rapped for 'losing' two hours of CCTV footage after woman was stripped in cell - Manchester Evening News

“It is clear in this case that Greater Manchester Police failed its obligation to keep the complainant’s personal data safe"

Greater Manchester Police reprimanded over CCTV breach

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has  reprimanded Greater Manchester Police (GMP) following failures in its storage and handling of CCTV footage. The reprimand comes after a person was held in custody for 48 hours in February 2021, during which a CCTV system was in operation. GMP’s Professional Standards Directorate (PSD) later submitted an internal request to retain this information beyond the typical 90-day period.  When responding …