Privacy & Cybersecurity

UK ICO Cites Inadequate M&A Data Protection Due Diligence as a Factor in Proposing $125M Breach Fine

The U.K.s Information Commissioner’s Office will impose a $123M GDPR fine on Marriott as a result of newly-acquired Starwood’s data breach. For potential M&A implications, see here.

July 22, 2019

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