University of Agder – €12,700 Fine (Norway, 2024)
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Norway's data protection authority fined the University of Agder €12,700 for not protecting personal data stored in open Microsoft Teams folders. This is important because it shows that universities and organizations must take data security seriously to protect sensitive information. Businesses should review their data protection measures to avoid similar issues.
What happened
The University of Agder was fined for allowing personal data to be accessed by employees who did not need it for their work.
Who was affected
Employees, students, and external individuals whose personal data was stored in the open folders.
What the authority found
The data protection authority found that the university failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for organizations to secure personal data properly. It serves as a warning that lax data protection can lead to significant fines and reputational damage.
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The Norwegian DPA has fined the University of Agder (UiA) EUR 12,700. An employee of UiA had discovered that documents containing personal data of employees, students and external individuals were stored in open Microsoft Teams foldersand that employees with no business need were able to access them. During its investigation, the DPA found that UiA had failed to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for University of Agder in NO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 September 2024
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€12,700
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2458
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. University of Agder - Norway (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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