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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 for not protecting customer data during a cyber attack. The Spanish data protection authority found that the company failed to implement adequate security measures. This case highlights the importance of strong cybersecurity practices for businesses handling personal data.
What happened
I-DE REDES ELÉCTRICAS INTELIGENTES, S.A.U. was fined €3.5 million for insufficient security measures that led to a cyber attack compromising customer data.
Who was affected
Millions of customers whose personal data was compromised during the cyber attack were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the company did not take sufficient security measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize cybersecurity to protect customer data. It serves as a warning to other businesses to review and strengthen their security protocols.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for I-DE REDES ELÉCTRICAS INTELIGENTES, S.A.U. in ES
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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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