I-DE REDES ELÉCTRICAS INTELIGENTES, S.A.U. – €3,500,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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I-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes, S.A.U. was fined €3.5 million after a cyberattack exposed the personal data of 1.35 million clients. This case is significant because it shows that companies must take strong security measures to protect customer data from breaches. Businesses should invest in cybersecurity to prevent similar incidents.
What happened
A cyberattack on I-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes, S.A.U. exposed personal data of 1.35 million clients.
Who was affected
Clients of I-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes, S.A.U. whose personal data was compromised during the attack.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that I-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes, S.A.U. failed to adequately protect personal data, leading to a significant breach.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the need for companies to enhance their cybersecurity measures. It serves as a warning that failure to protect customer data can lead to severe financial penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3.5 million on I-DE REDES ELÉCTRICAS INTELIGENTES, S.A.U. The controller had suffered a cyber attack on its GEA web application resulting in the compromise of personal data of millions of customers. During its investigation, the DPA found that Iberdrola had not taken sufficient security measures to prevent the attack.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for I-DE REDES ELÉCTRICAS INTELIGENTES, S.A.U. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
5 February 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,500,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. I-DE REDES ELÉCTRICAS INTELIGENTES, S.A.U. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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