DW Dynamic Works LIMITED – €5,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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DW Dynamic Works LIMITED was fined EUR 5,000 due to a cyberattack on Hermes Airport Ltd. The company didn't have strong enough security measures, showing the importance of protecting personal data.
What happened
DW Dynamic Works LIMITED did not have adequate security measures, resulting in a cyberattack on Hermes Airport Ltd.
Who was affected
Individuals whose data was processed by Hermes Airport Ltd., affected by the security incident.
What the authority found
The company was found to lack sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the critical need for companies to implement effective data protection strategies. It serves as a warning that failing to secure data can lead to breaches and financial penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on DW Dynamic Works LIMITED. The controller operated as a processor for Hermes Airport Ltd.. Hermes had suffered a cyberattack which, according to the DPA, was caused, among other things, by Dynamic Works' lack of technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving DW Dynamic Works LIMITED in CY
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1619
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. DW Dynamic Works LIMITED - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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