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DW Dynamic Works LIMITED – €5,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)

€5,000Commissioner for Personal Data Protection1 January 2022Cyprus
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DW Dynamic Works LIMITED in Cyprus was fined €5,000 for failing to protect personal data during a cyberattack on a client. This is important because it highlights the responsibility of service providers to implement strong security measures. Companies must protect the data they handle to avoid breaches.

What happened

DW Dynamic Works LIMITED was fined for lacking adequate security measures that led to a cyberattack on Hermes Airport Ltd.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was compromised during the cyberattack on Hermes Airport.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company failed to implement necessary technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR standards.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for service providers to prioritize data security. It emphasizes the need for robust measures to safeguard personal information against cyber threats.

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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.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2022

Authority

Commissioner for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€5,000

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