This is against the law; your employer could face substantial fines and penalties for retaliation. (spenceryounglaw.com)
Also, these individuals may have to pay substantial fines that they can not afford and will likely be pushed to engage in other unlawful activities in order to survive. (slaw.ca)
While the ICO inquiry may yield a pretty substantial fine, this latter article may spark criminal investigations in several countries around the globe. (bleepingcomputer.com)