Another case where a FOI (freedom of information) response exposed too much:
A data blunder which saw the council release sensitive staff information has been branded ‘sloppy and embarrassing’ by the recipient.
Roger Gill originally submitted a Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Horsham District Council after receiving no response to a complaint about Acorn Plus refuse lorries reversing in his Horsham road.
However, after a lengthy email exchange with council staff he was then sent the sensitive information that the council has admitted breached the Data Protection Act 1998.
Read more on West Sussex Gazette.