Hermes Airport Ltd. – €6,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
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Hermes Airport Ltd. in Cyprus was fined €6,000 after a cyber attack revealed they didn't have enough security measures to protect personal data. This highlights the need for strong data protection practices to prevent breaches and protect user information.
What happened
Hermes Airport Ltd. suffered a cyber attack due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was compromised during the cyber attack.
What the authority found
The Cypriot authority ruled that Hermes Airport Ltd. failed to implement necessary technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity practices for businesses. It warns companies to regularly review and strengthen their data protection measures to avoid breaches and potential fines.
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on Hermes Airport Ltd. The controller had suffered a cyber attack which, according to the DPA, had been caused due to a lack of technical and organizational measures for the protection of personal data and a lack of supervision of a processor.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Hermes Airport Ltd. in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€6,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hermes Airport Ltd. - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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