Imposing Fines on Businesses that Fail to Notify Consumers of Data Breaches

Canada is considering imposing $100,000 fines on businesses that fail to notify customers of data breaches. Currently Canada utilizes a regional patch work of data security legislation, the national fine for businesses would be a first for Canada. [Info Security Magazine]

Refreshing Recollection: The FCC can and does impose fines on businesses, like it did on two telecom companies late last week.