Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd – €3,500,000 Fine (United Kingdom, 2025)

€3,500,000Information Commissioner's Office26 March 2025United Kingdom
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The UK DPA (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd £3.07 million (EUR 3.5 million) for insufficient IT security (infringiment of Art. 32 (1) UK GDPR). The controller failed to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. A ransomware attack in August 2022 allowed hackers to access systems of a health subsidiary via a customer account that lacked multi-factor authentication. As a result, the personal data of 79,404 individuals was put at risk.

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The UK DPA (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd £3.07 million (EUR 3.5 million) for insufficient IT security (infringiment of Art. 32 (1) UK GDPR). The controller failed to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. A ransomware attack in August 2022 allowed hackers to access systems of a health subsidiary via a customer account that lacked multi-factor authentication. As a result, the personal data of 79,404 individuals was put at risk.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd in UK

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

26 March 2025

Authority

Information Commissioner's Office

Fine Amount

€3,500,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2561

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