Harrods says customers' data stolen in IT breach

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Luxury London department store Harrods has warned customers their personal data may have been taken in an IT systems breach.

It said information like names and contact details of some online customers was taken from the systems of a third-party provider.

Harrods described the breach in an email sent to customers on Friday evening as an "isolated incident", and that no passwords or payment details were taken.

It said in a statement: "The third party has confirmed this is an isolated incident which has been contained, and we are working closely with them to ensure that all appropriate actions are being taken. We have notified all relevant authorities."