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Hermes Airport Ltd. – €6,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
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Hermes Airport Ltd. in Cyprus was fined EUR 6,000 after a cyber attack exposed personal data. This incident highlights the critical need for companies to have strong security measures to protect customer information.
What happened
The airport suffered a cyber attack due to insufficient technical and organizational measures for data protection.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was exposed during the cyber attack were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the airport lacked adequate security measures and supervision of its data processor, leading to the breach.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity. Companies must implement robust security measures to safeguard personal data from cyber threats.
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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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