In a remarkable decision, the UK ICO has issued British Airways ("BA") with a £20m fine, in connection with a data breach affecting more than 400,000 customers. This is a significant reduction from the £183m the ICO had...more
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed.
Brexit Note: The GDPR will apply in...more
1/6/2020
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UK Brexit
The UK Information Commissioner's Office announced more than £280 million of fines last week, in connection with data protection breaches. It singled out the perceived failure of buyers to conduct proper data protection due...more
7/17/2019
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UK ICO
The UK Information Commissioner's Office has announced its intention to issue a £183 million fine to British Airways, in respect of a personal data breach under the GDPR. The announcement has wide-ranging consequences for...more
7/10/2019
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