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DENTALCUADROS BCN S.L.P. – €12,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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DENTALCUADROS BCN S.L.P. was fined for not securing patient data properly after a cyberattack. The company failed to protect personal data and did not report the breach on time. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to prioritize data security and timely breach reporting.
What happened
DENTALCUADROS BCN S.L.P. suffered a cyberattack that unlawfully accessed patient data due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal data was accessed during the cyberattack.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company did not take appropriate measures to protect personal data and failed to report the breach promptly, violating GDPR Articles 32 and 33.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to implement strong data protection measures and to report breaches quickly. Companies should ensure they are compliant to avoid fines.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on DENTALCUADROS BCN S.L.P.. The controller had suffered a cyberattack in which patient data was unlawfully accessed. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. In addition, the controller failed to report the data breach to the DPA in a timely manner. The original fine of EUR 20,000 was reduced to EUR 12,000 due to voluntary payment and acknowledgement of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DENTALCUADROS BCN S.L.P. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
8 May 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€12,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2336
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DENTALCUADROS BCN S.L.P. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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