IBERDROLA, S.A. – €3,000,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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IBERDROLA, S.A. was fined €3 million after a cyberattack compromised customer data from millions of people. The Spanish data protection authority found that IBERDROLA did not have enough security measures in place to prevent the attack. This case highlights the importance of strong cybersecurity for companies handling personal data.
What happened
IBERDROLA failed to implement sufficient security measures, leading to a cyberattack that compromised customer data.
Who was affected
Millions of customers whose personal data was compromised during the cyberattack on I-DE Redes.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that IBERDROLA did not take adequate steps to protect personal data, violating GDPR's security requirements.
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 financial penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has fined IBERDROLA, S.A. EUR 3 million following a cyberattack on I-DE Redes, which led to the compromise of customer data from millions of individuals. Although the cyberattack targeted the GEA web application of I-DE Redes, Iberdrola, as the entity responsible for managing the group's IT systems and security infrastructure, was found to have failed in implementing sufficient security measures to prevent the incident.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for IBERDROLA, S.A. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 February 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. IBERDROLA, S.A. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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