Data breach could result in FSA fine for Skipton

The Skipton Building Society has hit the headlines recently after it was revealed that there had been a serious breach of security. Over the past couple of years the topic of security breaches has become more and more of a concern, with many fearing that they have become victims of identity theft as a result of security breaches by banks and other financial institutions. Read more

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Brits will invest thousands to feel safe

Homeowners in the UK are prepared to spend nearly £10,000 on securing their homes.

Recent research by Alliance and Leicester Personal Loans, has found that in order to feel safe Britons will spend as much as £8,500 pounds on security measures.

A third of respondents said they would like security patrols, while 52 per cent said they would spend money on CCTV monitoring points of entry.

Furthermore, 53 per cent were prepared to pay out for motion sensor security lights, while 20 per cent they would spend on bars over doors and windows.

Richard Al-Dabbagh, senior personal loans manager at Alliance, said: “Although CCTV and alarm systems may not stop a house being targeted, they both present a very visible deterrent, even to the experienced and expert burglar.

“Burglary is an opportunist crime for the most part. A burglar selects their target because it offers the best opportunity to carry out their crime undetected and with fewest obstacles.”

Last week, the Association of British Insurers said that improving security measures would help keep insurance premiums for homes to a minimum.

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