A third data breach affecting London-based telecommunications provider TalkTalk has prompted sharp questions from U.K. public officials. Lawmaker: “The TalkTalk data leak has put millions of consumers at risk and yet it’s still not clear what rights they have” A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the latest breach. The company’s apparently poor information security practices have led some British legislators to question whether their country’s breach-related protections are strong enough and whether future breach victims should receive direct compensation.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/talktalk-breach-fuels-call-for-tougher-uk-laws-a-8618