Reader Bruce66423 writes: A former police officer turned journalist whose privacy was criminally breached by Scotland’s finest is due to receive 10,000 Pound ($13,000) for the damage their actions caused. Other victims didn’t seek compensation. It is not clear whether criminal proceedings against the officers responsible for ignoring clear rules against their behaviour will follow.

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Source: Slashdot – Police Scotland Told To Pay Journalist ,000 Over Illegal Intercepts