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CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C. – €200,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C. was fined for failing to protect customer data during a cyber attack. The Spanish data protection authority found that the company did not implement necessary security measures. This case highlights the importance of having strong data protection practices in place.
What happened
CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C. was fined for not having adequate security measures that allowed a cyber attack to compromise customer data.
Who was affected
Customers of CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C. whose data was accessed in the cyber attack.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company violated GDPR by lacking sufficient security measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes the need for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity. Companies should assess their security measures to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C.. The controller had suffered a cyber attack in which the attackers were able to access customer data due to a security vulnerability in its systems. The DPA found that the company had failed to implement the necessary security measures that could have prevented such an incident. The original fine of EUR 250,000 was reduced to EUR 200,000 due to voluntary payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
17 January 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€200,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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