# Open University of Cyprus: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Cypriot Data Protection Commissioner
- Date: 2023-11-22
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2144
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48259
- Topics: Data Breaches, Security, Privacy by Design & Default, Education, Personal Data, Processing Agreement, Public Authority, Public Sector, Law Enforcement, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 32 GDPR
Industry: Public Sector and Education

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