British Airways Faces $229 Million Fine Over Data Breach | AP

British Airways is facing a 183 million-pound ($229 million) fine over a breach that compromised information on half a million customers — the biggest penalty to date under new, tougher regulations and one that is likely to be seen as a test case for companies that fail to secure big data caches.

Monday's announcement is a watershed moment for Denham's office, in that it marks the first major foray into what happens under the new legislation when information authorities accuse well-meaning companies of falling short in data protection regimes.

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British Airways Faces $229 Million Fine Over Data Breach