ICO sends message over “complacency” after data breach at construction firm

UK information commissioner imposes fourth-largest fine after breach affecting up to 113,000 people.

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed one of its largest ever fines after “complacency” led to a major data breach affecting up to 113,000 current and former employees and 283 systems at a construction outsourcer with links to the Ministry if Defence.

Construction group Interserve has been fined £4.4m

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