United Kingdom: FCA investigation into Equifax regarding data breach
Progress
Current status
in force
13 Oct 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in FCA investigation into Equifax on cyber-security breach
On 13 October 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a ruling in its investigation into Equifax, imposing a GBP 11'164'000 fine concerning the company's 2017 data breach where cyber-hackers accessed the personal data of more than 13.8…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body