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University of Agder – €12,700 Fine (Norway, 2024)
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The University of Agder was fined EUR 12,700 for not protecting personal data properly. An employee found that sensitive documents were stored in open Microsoft Teams folders, allowing unauthorized access. This case highlights the importance of securing personal data to prevent breaches.
What happened
The University of Agder failed to implement proper security measures, allowing unauthorized access to personal data stored in Microsoft Teams folders.
Who was affected
Employees, students, and external individuals whose personal data was stored in the open folders were affected.
What the authority found
The Norwegian DPA ruled that the University of Agder did not take adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that educational institutions must prioritize data security. Other organizations should ensure they have strong protections in place to avoid similar penalties.
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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.
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Details
Fine Date
4 September 2024
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€12,700
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. University of Agder - Norway (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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