DPC Fines University of Limerick €98,000 for GDPR Breaches (dataprotection.ie)

• GDPR violations: Articles 5(1)(f), 32(1), 34(1), 30(1), 33(1)
• Reprimand and total fines of €98,000
• University cooperated, accepted findings, implemented improvements

"The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued a final decision following an inquiry into the University of Limerick, finding multiple GDPR violations related to personal data breaches from November 2018 to January 2020. The university failed to implement adequate security measures, notify affected individuals promptly, and report breaches without undue delay. The DPC imposed a reprimand and a total fine of €98,000, noting the university's cooperation and remedial actions."