Specific Risks in the Education Sector
Educational institutions handle minors' data, implying reinforced protection. E-learning platforms are frequent targets of attacks due to their wide exposure surface.
Main Threats
Minors' Data
Information especially protected by GDPR.
E-learning Platforms
Virtual campuses with thousands of users and data.
Unauthorized Access
Impersonation of students or teachers.
Specific Regulation
- GDPR Art. 8 - Consent of minors
- Student Privacy Laws - Protection of students' records
- Educational Codes - Specific sector regulations
Breach Impact
- Exposure of minors' data (maximum severity)
- Liability of directors and tutors
- Loss of family trust
- Potential legal intervention