# International Cons Airlines Group – British Airways may receive penalty of £183,390,000

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/international-cons-airlines-group-british-airways-may-receive-penalty-of-183390000/412787154
- Published: 2019-07-08T07:21:44+01:00
- Author: Giles Arbor

Further to the theft of customer data from British Airways’ website, disclosed on
6 September 2018 and 25 October 2018, British Airways has been notified by the UK
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) that it intends to issue the airline with
a penalty notice under the UK Data Protection Act. The ICO has indicated that it
proposes to impose a penalty of £183,390,000 (1.5 per cent of British Airways’ worldwide
turnover for the financial year ended 31 December 2017).

**Alex Cruz, British Airways chairman and chief executive, said:**

> “We are surprised and disappointed in this initial finding from the ICO.
> “British Airways responded quickly to a criminal act to steal customers’ data.
> We have found no evidence of fraud/fraudulent activity on accounts linked to the
> theft.
> “We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience this event caused.”

**Willie Walsh, International Airlines Group chief executive said:**

> “British Airways will be making representations to the ICO in relation to the 
> proposed fine. We intend to take all appropriate steps to defend the airline’s
> position vigorously, including making any necessary appeals.”

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