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Finham Park Multi Academy Trust – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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Finham Park Multi Academy Trust was reprimanded after a third party accessed their systems using stolen credentials. This breach affected 1,843 individuals and revealed that the Trust lacked proper security measures. Protecting sensitive information is vital for organizations.
What happened
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust had its systems accessed by an unauthorized third party using compromised credentials.
Who was affected
1,843 individuals whose information was affected by the security breach.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office found that the Trust did not have adequate security policies in place to protect against unauthorized access.
Why this matters
This reprimand highlights the need for organizations to implement strong security measures to protect personal information. Schools and businesses alike should regularly assess their cybersecurity practices.
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Finham Park Multi Academy Trust have been issued a Reprimand in respect of Articles 5 (1) (f) and 32 (1) (b). An unauthorised third party utilised compromised credentials to access and encrypt Finham Park’s systems. 1843 UK Data Subjects were affected by the incident, and the ICO’s investigation found Finham Park did not have adequate account lockout or password policies in place.
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 Finham Park Multi Academy Trust in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
7 December 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Finham Park Multi Academy Trust - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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