PSNI facing fine worth almost €900,000 over data breach

The PSNI is facing a £750,000 fine for failing to protect the personal information of its workforce (Niall Carson/PA)

The PSNI is facing a £750,000 (€881,497) fine for failing to protect the personal information of its workforce.

The service described the fine as “regrettable” given the financial pressures it faces as it highlighted measures it has taken since personal details of thousands of officers were released online.