Marriott International Update on Conclusion of UK ICO Investigation Into Starwood Database Security Incident

Marriott International | October 30, 2020

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (“Marriott”) acknowledges the decision issued today by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (the “ICO”), which brings an end to the UK and EU regulatory investigation of the Starwood reservations database incident reported by Marriott in November 2018. The decision includes a fine of £18.4 million. Marriott does not intend to appeal the decision, but makes no admission of liability in relation to the decision or the underlying allegations. As the ICO acknowledges, Marriott cooperated fully throughout the investigation. Marriott deeply regrets the incident. Marriott remains commit...