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# 🎒 Argentine Schools Lack Online Learning. Clean Energy Up 10% in Spain. US Data Breaches.
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/argentine-schools-lack-online-learning-clean-energy-up-10-in-spain-us-data-breaches/
- Published: 2024-11-01T13:00:03.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-01T13:00:03.000Z
- Description: Chart of the Day #215 looks at K12 Education, Renewables in Electricity, and Cybersecurity
- Author: QS
- Tags: Charts

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### Today's Topics

🎒 **K12 Education.** 80% of schools in Argentina lacked an online learning platform  
⚡ **Renewable Energy.** Spanish share of electricity from renewables up 10%  
🌐 **Cybersecurity.** US leads with $10M data breach cost 

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## 🎒 80% of Argentine Schools Lacked an Online Learning Platform

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/11/HolonIQ_Share_of_schools_in_Latin_America_with_an_online_learning_platform_by_country_2018_HCHMHT98EDH1RF1MI2E5--2-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHMHT98EDH1RF1MI2E5/Share-of-schools-in-Latin-America-with-an-online-learning-platform-by-country%252C-2018?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

In 2018, Uruguay led Latin America's online learning support access in schools with 47% of schools equipped, aided by the [Ceibal initiative](https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/uruguay/publication/ceibal-transforming-education-in-uruguay-through-technology?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to enhance digital resources and training. The Dominican Republic followed closely at 46%, with Chile at 38%. Argentina lagged at 19%, underscoring the need for enhanced investment in educational technology as emphasized by the [OECD](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2020/06/making-the-most-of-technology-for-learning-and-training-in-latin-america%5F4029c655/ce2b1a62-en.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). 

## ⚡ Spanish Share of Electricity From Renewables Up 10%[](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH58LFNT92SM35LRDCC/Share-of-electricity-from-renewable-sources-in-Spain%252C-2008-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

Between 2008 and 2022, Spain expanded renewable energy in its electricity mix, starting at 20% and peaking at 46.7% in 2021\. Key policies, such as the [National Action Plan for Renewable Energies](https://climate-laws.org/document/national-renewable-energy-action-plan-paner-2011-2020%5F2120?ref=newsletters.qs.com), drove this growth, with renewables supplying over 40% of electricity after 2020\. Spain aims for[ 81% renewable](https://www.enerdata.net/publications/daily-energy-news/spain-target-2030-power-renewable.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=In%20capacity%20terms%2C%20Spain%20targets,%28up%20from%2020%20GW%29.) electricity by 2030, aligning with [EU decarbonization goals](https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/indicators/share-of-energy-consumption-from?ref=newsletters.qs.com) despite [grid stability challenges](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo?ref=newsletters.qs.com).

## 🌐 Data Breach in the US Costs $10M on Average

[](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHXQW8HO7FL2WODOTDR/Average-total-cost-per-data-breach-worldwide-by-country-or-region%252C-2023-2024-%28Millions-of-USD%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com)

The United States incurred the highest data breach costs between March 2023 and February 2024, with an average of nearly $10M, followed by the Middle East at $9M and Benelux at $6M. Regions like ASEAN and Brazil reported lower costs, reflecting disparities shaped by regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks. Investments in AI-driven security and global regulations like the [EU’s GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are critical responses to mounting breach expenses, supporting enhanced protection in an increasingly digital world.

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