The state is made up by the people it represents so by this, society benefits as whole.
almost all of the people that make up the "state" represent only themselves. and i'd wager most of the people that are elected to represent people are the same.
Conversely, if someone went to jail over this, at a net cost to the UK taxpayer, would the British Government be able to claim expenses from around the world? Has every other government that has citizens using BA chipped in to pay for the ICO?
Fines are a punishment not compensation. Whilst as a UK taxpayer I am delighted at this tremendous bounty my nation has received - and the thought of it getting into foreign hands disgusts me (/s) I would rather have law-abiding organisations.
I would think that is enough for at least 3,660 man prison years - so I guess a lot of people are going to go to jail for something which was just a mistake. But then again not surprising with UK being so dystopian and all. Glad I don't work there.
Many people who are not British subjects are customers of BA.
The ICO does not represent me, yet somehow they are getting paid for the misuse of my data.
It’s nice work if you can get it.
If you want personal compensation, free to sue BA.
> Where does the money go?
> The penalty is divided up between the other European data authorities, while the money that comes to the ICO goes directly to the Treasury.
> It is up to individuals to claim money from BA, which provided no information on whether any compensation had been paid.
So you are right.
It would be nice if a portion of the money goes back to ICO, so they can grow and have a chance to focus on smaller fish as well.
... I'll bite - explain?
> The ICO does not represent me, yet somehow they are getting paid for the misuse of my data. It’s nice work if you can get it.
The funds aren't going to the ICO specifically, any more than they are specifically paying for my mother's NHS kidney operation.