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Cypriot Ministry of Defense – €5,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
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The Cypriot Ministry of Defense was fined for a cyber attack that exposed personal data due to inadequate security measures. This ruling highlights the need for government agencies to prioritize data protection.
What happened
The Ministry suffered a cyber attack caused by a lack of technical and organizational measures for data protection.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was compromised in the cyber attack were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA determined that the Ministry failed to implement sufficient security measures, resulting in the fine.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of robust data security for all organizations, including government bodies. Agencies must take proactive steps to protect personal information from cyber threats.
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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.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€5,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cypriot Ministry of Defense - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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