Cops visit school of 'wrong person's child,' mix up victims and suspects in epic data fail

The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded West Midlands Police after the force repeatedly merged the records of two people who shared a name and date of birth between 2020–2022, causing incorrect visits, disclosure of sensitive crime information, and other harms; WMP has apologised, compensated an affected individual, implemented remedial measures (data quality policy and training), and received four ICO recommendations, with no fine imposed due to actions taken.