Tag british airways fined 90 5m
It looks like you're referring to a news article about British Airways being fined £183 million (not £90 million) by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for a data breach in 2018.
Here's a summary of the story:
In September 2018, British Airways suffered a cyberattack that compromised the personal and financial data of around 500,000 customers. The breach occurred when hackers gained access to the airline's website and mobile app, stealing sensitive information such as names, addresses, and credit card details.
The ICO launched an investigation into the breach and found that British Airways had failed to adequately protect its customers' data. The airline was fined £183 million, which is the maximum penalty allowed under UK data protection laws.
The fine was imposed because British Airways had:
- Failed to implement adequate security measures to prevent the breach.
- Delayed reporting the breach to the ICO.
- Failed to notify affected customers promptly.
The fine is one of the largest ever imposed by the ICO and serves as a warning to other organizations to prioritize data protection and cybersecurity.
It's worth noting that British Airways has appealed the fine, arguing that it was excessive and unfair. The airline has also taken steps to improve its data protection measures and notify affected customers.