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Levales Solicitors LLP – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2024)
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Levales Solicitors LLP received a reprimand after a cyber-attack exposed data of over 8,200 individuals, with some at high risk. This incident shows the importance of keeping data secure and protecting user information. Companies must take steps to safeguard their systems to prevent unauthorized access.
What happened
Levales was reprimanded after a cyber-attack led to the exposure of personal data on the dark web.
Who was affected
8,234 individuals in the UK whose data was compromised were affected.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office found that Levales did not ensure the confidentiality of its processing systems, which led to the data breach.
Why this matters
This reprimand underscores the need for companies to implement strong security measures to protect user data. It sets a precedent for accountability in data protection.
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Reprimand issued to Levales Solicitors LLP (‘Levales’) in respect of Articles 32(1)(b) and 32(1)(d). A threat actor accessed Levales’ cloud-based server using legitimate credentials and subsequently published data on the dark web. The incident affected 8,234 UK individuals, of which 863 individuals were deemed at high risk because of the nature of the data involved. The investigation found Levales were not ensuring the ongoing confidentiality of its processing systems and did not implement appropriate organisational measures.
Outcome
Reprimand
A formal reprimand: the DPA found a violation and issued a formal censure.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Levales Solicitors LLP in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
21 June 2024
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Levales Solicitors LLP - United Kingdom (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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