Cypriot Ministry of Defense – €5,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Cypriot Ministry of Defense was fined EUR 5,000 after a cyber attack revealed they lacked proper security measures. This case is important because it emphasizes the need for strong data protection practices to prevent breaches.
What happened
The Cypriot Ministry of Defense was fined for inadequate security measures that led to a cyber attack.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was at risk due to the ministry's insufficient security measures.
What the authority found
The authority found that the ministry failed to implement necessary technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical importance of implementing robust security measures to protect personal data. It serves as a reminder that organizations must regularly assess and improve their data protection strategies to prevent breaches.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on the Cypriot Ministry of Defense. 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 Cypriot Ministry of Defense 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
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1624
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cypriot Ministry of Defense - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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