Data watchdog probes £6,200 chocolate splurge
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Hotel Chocolat is one of the UK's leading premium-chocolate retailers
The UK's data-privacy watchdog is investigating why one of its corporate credit cards was used to spend £6,248.40 at luxury chocolate specialist Hotel Chocolat.
The charge was disclosed via a public declaration of the .
It indicates the purchase was made the week before Christmas.
The ICO is process personal data. It also receives a government grant.
The internal probe was sparked by an investigation , which flagged the spend on Monday.
'High standards'
"This payment is currently subject to an internal investigation," the watchdog said in a statement.
"We believe that the transaction has been made contrary to ICO policies.
"The ICO is committed to upholding high standards in all aspects of our financial management and controls.
"Should a contravention of our finance policies be confirmed, we will take appropriate action, including ensuring the payment is reimbursed."