CAJA RURAL DE GIJÓN, S.C.A.C. – €76,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
General GDPR enforcement action
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CAJA RURAL DE GIJÓN was fined for not protecting customer data after a cyber attack. The company failed to put in place the security measures needed to keep this information safe. This case highlights the importance of strong cybersecurity practices for businesses handling personal data.
What happened
CAJA RURAL DE GIJÓN suffered a cyber attack that exposed customer data due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was accessed during the cyber attack.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that CAJA RURAL DE GIJÓN did not implement necessary security measures, violating GDPR's requirement for data protection.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize cybersecurity to protect customer data. It serves as a warning that failure to do so can lead to significant fines.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on CAJA RURAL DE GIJÓN, S.C.A.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 95,000 was reduced to EUR 76,000 due to voluntary payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CAJA RURAL DE GIJÓN, S.C.A.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
€76,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2554
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. CAJA RURAL DE GIJÓN, S.C.A.C. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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