Databreaches UK Court of Appeal Ruling on DSG Retail's Data Security Responsibilities
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On February 19, 2026, the UK Court of Appeal ruled in the case of DSG Retail Limited v The Information Commissioner, clarifying that a data controller's security obligations extend to all personal data it manages. This decision comes in the context of a cyber attack on DSG's point-of-sale systems that occurred between 2017 and 2018, affecting the company's data security practices.
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2017-01-01
Cyber attack on DSG Retail's point-of-sale systems began
2018-12-31
Cyber attack on DSG Retail's point-of-sale systems ended
2026-02-19
UK Court of Appeal ruling issued
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