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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. This incident is crucial because it emphasizes the need for companies to implement strong security measures to protect personal information.
What happened
IBERDROLA was fined for failing to secure customer data during a cyberattack.
Who was affected
Millions of customers whose personal data was compromised during the cyberattack on IBERDROLA's systems.
What the authority found
The authority determined that IBERDROLA did not take adequate security measures to prevent the cyberattack, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case serves as a critical reminder for companies to prioritize cybersecurity. Businesses must invest in robust security measures to protect customer data from potential breaches.
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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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