London accountant prosecuted for data protection offences

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has successfully prosecuted a London accountant for offences under the Data Protection Act.

Aziz Arian of Arian & Co Accountants was fined £400 and ordered to pay costs of £518.40, plus a victims’ surcharge of £15 at London City Magistrates Court. Arian must pay a total of £933.40 in fines and costs.

The prosecution follows Arian’s failure to notify as a data controller despite repeated reminders fro... (146 more words)

Information centre access is required.