COCO SNOG POLICE BLITZ TWO HOMES
Computers and devices seized
TWO homes have been raided over the leaking of CCTV footage that led to Matt Hancock’s downfall as Health Secretary.
Investigators say they have seized computer equipment following the searches.
The Information Commissioner’s Office added that two raids were carried out in the south of England yesterday as it investigates an alleged data breach.
Conservative MP “Coco” Hancock resigned from the Cabinet after footage emerged of him kissing an aide in his departmental office, in breach of coronavirus rules.
The ICO said the EMCOR Group, which provides CCTV services at the Department of Health and Social Care, submitted a breach report alleging the images were taken from the system without consent.
It added that its personnel had seized “personal computer equipment and electronic devices” as part of the probe to find out if any breaches of the Data Protection Act occurred.
The ICO’S director of investigations Steve Eckersley said: “It’s vital that all people, including employees and visitors to public buildings, have trust and confidence in the protection of their personal data captured by CCTV.
“In these circumstances, the ICO aims to react swiftly and effectively to investigate where there is a risk that other people may have unlawfully obtained personal data.
“We have an ongoing investigation into criminal matters and will not be commenting further until it is concluded.”