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English School staff union (ESSA) – €5,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
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The English School staff union in Cyprus was fined for a data breach involving email addresses. A teacher used parents' email addresses for a purpose other than originally intended, which violated data protection rules. This case shows the importance of protecting personal data and using it only for its intended purpose.
What happened
The English School staff union was fined for failing to protect parents' email addresses after a teacher misused them.
Who was affected
Parents of students at the English School in Cyprus were affected by the misuse of their email addresses.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the staff union did not take appropriate measures to protect personal data, leading to a fine of EUR 5,000.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for organizations to implement strong data protection measures. It serves as a warning that misuse of personal data can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on the English School staff union (ESSA). The school had notified the DPA of a data breach under Art. 33 GDPR. A teacher, also a member of the staff union, had used the email addresses of the parents of the students for a purpose other than the one for which the email addresses had originally been collected. The DPA found that the staff union had failed to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the protection of personal data and to prevent such incidents.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for English School staff union (ESSA) in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
21 March 2022
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1109
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. English School staff union (ESSA) - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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