Tuckers Solicitors LLP – €115,000 Fine (United Kingdom, 2022)
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The UK law firm Tuckers Solicitors was fined after a ransomware attack exposed sensitive client data. The firm failed to secure its systems, leading to the breach of personal and special category data. This case highlights the need for strong data protection measures to prevent cyberattacks.
What happened
Tuckers Solicitors suffered a ransomware attack that exposed personal and sensitive data due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Clients and individuals involved in court proceedings whose personal and special category data were compromised.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office found that Tuckers Solicitors failed to implement adequate security measures, leading to a data breach.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity and protect sensitive information. Law firms and similar entities should regularly update their security protocols to prevent data breaches.
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The UK DPA (ICO) has fined law firm Tuckers Solicitors LLP EUR 115,000. Tuckers suffered a ransomware attack on its systems, which resulted in a personal data breach. As part of its investigation, the DPA determined that Tuckers had failed to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. This failure left its systems vulnerable to malicious attacks. The attackers managed to encrypt 972,191 individual files of which 24,712 were related to court proceedings and to siphon off 60 files and publish them in underground data marketplaces. The files contained both personal and special category data, such as medical records, witness statements, names and addresses of witnesses and victims, and the alleged crimes of data subjects.
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No other enforcement actions found for Tuckers Solicitors LLP in UK
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Details
Fine Date
10 March 2022
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Fine Amount
€115,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1188
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Tuckers Solicitors LLP - United Kingdom (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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