In 2016, nearly 5,500 data breaches

In 2016, nearly 5,500 data breaches have been reported to the Authority for Personal Data.

Of the approximately 5500 reports the AP in 4000 cases, made an initial examination. In response, hundreds of organizations have been reprimanded. In several dozen cases a deeper study was ingsteld.

The watchdog also notes that awareness has increased among people about the consequences of data leaks and the need for protection of personal data.