City of Dublin Education and Training Board – €125,000 Fine (Ireland, 2025)
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The City of Dublin Education and Training Board was fined €125,000 for a data breach that affected about 13,000 people. They didn't have enough security measures in place and also failed to notify the authorities and those affected quickly. This case highlights the importance of having strong data protection practices.
What happened
The City of Dublin Education and Training Board suffered a data breach due to insufficient security measures.
Who was affected
About 13,000 people whose personal data was compromised in the breach were affected.
What the authority found
The Data Protection Commission found that the Board did not take adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that organizations must prioritize data security and promptly inform authorities of breaches. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to review their data protection strategies.
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The Irish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 125,000 on the City of Dublin Education and Training Board. The controller suffered a data breach due to insufficient technical and organisational measures, concerning around 13,000 data subjects. The controller also failed to inform the DPC and the data subjects without undue delay.
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No other enforcement actions found for City of Dublin Education and Training Board in IE
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Details
Fine Date
23 June 2025
Authority
Data Protection Commission
Fine Amount
€125,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. City of Dublin Education and Training Board - Ireland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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