England wants cyber criminals to face jail and more powers for its data watchdog

Criminals obtaining and trading in personal data in England should face a jail term of up to two years, MPs there have said.

England wants cyber criminals to face jail and more powers for its data watchdog

Criminals obtaining and trading in personal data in England should face a jail term of up to two years, MPs there have said.

The UK's Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee also called for the data watchdog to be given greater powers, including the ability to fine firms if they do not make it easier to verify whether online or phone messages are genuine.

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