Court of Appeal rejects appeal against UK Information Commissioner’s monetary penalty notice

On 21 November 2024, the Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by Doorstep Dispensaree Limited against a monetary penalty notice issued by the Commissioner in December 2019. The Court found that the burden of proof lies with the appellant and subsequent tribunals do not have to reconsider the original decision from scratch. This judgment provides clarity for future appeals and upholds the Commissioner's position on this matter.