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Open University of Cyprus: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 45,000 on Open University of Cyprus.
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 45,000 on Open University of Cyprus. The university had suffered a data breach involving hackers publishing personal data of students, alumni etc. on the dark web. During its investigation, the DPA found that the university had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
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