The UK’s data watchdog has fined outsourcing firm Capita £14m after the personal data of 6.6 million people was stolen in a cyber-attack.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said Capita “failed to ensure the security of processing of personal data which left it at significant risk”. The fine was originally set at £45m but reduced after discussions between Capita and the watchdog.
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Source: BBC News
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