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7.10.16

TalkTalk receives record £400,000 fine for failing to protect customers' data

TalkTalk, the internet service provider has been fined £400,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for security failings that led to the company being hacked back in October 2015.  The fine is the highest imposed by the UK data’s regulator to date and close to the statutory maximum of £500,000. It is understood from the ICO’s investigation…