Marriott could be liable for the first significant fining of a brand under GDPR, following a major data breach that exposed the personal data of 500 million of its customers. "We fell short of what our guests deserve and what we expect of ourselves. The exposure was discovered in September but may affect records as far back as 2014. In an email to BuzzFeed News, a spokesperson from Marriott, which owns properties including Hilton and Starwood, said it had been working with law enforcement on this matter since last year.
Marriott could be liable for the first significant fining of a brand under GDPR, following a major data breach that exposed the personal data of 500 million of its customers. The exposure was discovered in September but may affect records as far back as 2014. In an email to BuzzFeed News, a spokesperson from Marriott, which owns properties including Hilton and Starwood, said it had been working with law enforcement on this matter since last year.