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United Kingdom - November 25 2010
The Information Commissioner's power to fine for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act came into force on 6 April 2010.
United Kingdom - September 2 2010
As a result of an investigation by the European Commission into the United Kingdom's implementation of the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive 2002/58/EC, the Commission issued the United Kingdom with a Reasoned Opinion on 24 June 2010, which outlines the Commission's intention to take further action if the UK fails to increase the powers of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in relation to the Data Protection Act 1998.
United Kingdom - February 3 2010
It is expected that as of 6 April 2010 the Information Commissioner (the "Commissioner") will be able to impose financial penalties of up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).
United Kingdom - February 3 2010
As part of the streamlining of the tribunal process, the appeal functions of the Information Tribunal have been transferred to the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) which is a part of the new two-tiered tribunal system.
Belgium, European Union, USA - February 3 2010
SWIFT, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, was established in Belgium in 1973, and subject to Belgian law.
