UK ICO fines Capita £14 million for breach after weak security and slow reaction
After first flagging a fine with a potential starting point of £97m, the 🇬🇧 DPA heavily reduced it after several mitigating factors we can all learn from. A decision packed with practical lessons for DPOs, data protection and security teams alike!
Oct 26, 2025
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