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My Media World Limited t/a Brand New Tube – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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My Media World Limited received a reprimand for not securing their systems properly, which led to unauthorized access and data theft. This matters because it shows that companies must take security seriously to protect user information.
What happened
My Media World Limited failed to implement adequate security measures, resulting in unauthorized access to personal data of 345,000 users.
Who was affected
345,000 users in the UK whose personal data was compromised were affected by this security failure.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office determined that the company did not take necessary steps to secure personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of strong security measures for all businesses. Companies must prioritize data protection to avoid similar reprimands and potential data breaches.
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Reprimand has been issued to the above organisation in respect of Article 32 (1) and Article 32 (1) (d) of the GDPR. My Media World Limited failed to implement appropriate technical security and organisational measures to properly secure their systems, resulting in unauthorised access to their systems and the exfiltration of personal data relating to 345,000 UK Data Subjects.
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 My Media World Limited t/a Brand New Tube in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
25 July 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. My Media World Limited t/a Brand New Tube - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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