United Kingdom: Issued ruling in FCA investigation into Equifax on cyber-security breach
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body