#ICOInvestigation

London council accuses watchdog of ‘exaggerating’ danger of 2020 raid on residents’ data

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July 17, 2024 at 07:52AM The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office reprimanded Hackney for a ransomware attack that exposed personal information of 280,000 residents. The ICO criticized the council’s inadequate security measures but acknowledged its efforts post-attack. Hackney disagreed with the ICO’s ruling, citing limited resources to challenge it. The attack disrupted services and compromised sensitive … Read more

Major IT outage at Europe’s largest caravan and RV club makes for not-so-happy campers

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January 24, 2024 at 12:40PM The UK’s Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) is facing a suspected cyberattack, leading to significant IT outages for its 1 million members. The club has alerted the Information Commissioner’s Office and is currently under investigation. Members have expressed frustration over the lack of communication and concerns about potential data compromise. … Read more

Data regulator fines HelloFresh £140k for sending 80M+ spams

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January 12, 2024 at 06:32AM HelloFresh faces a £140,000 fine from Britain’s data privacy watchdog for sending 79 million spam emails and 1 million texts in seven months. The company misled customers about opt-in statements for marketing messages, failing to provide clear information or an easy opt-out process. The ICO issued the fine for breaching … Read more