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Social Insurance Services of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance – €9,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2020)
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The Social Insurance Services in Cyprus was fined for allowing police access to personal data without proper security measures. The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection found that the organization failed to protect sensitive information despite prior warnings. This ruling serves as a reminder for organizations to prioritize data security and comply with legal requirements.
What happened
The Social Insurance Services granted police access to personal data without adequate security measures.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was accessed by the police.
What the authority found
The Commissioner ruled that the organization breached data protection rules by not securing personal data adequately.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical need for organizations to implement strong data security measures. Failing to do so can lead to significant fines and loss of trust.
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Granting the police access to personal data and failing to take adequate measures to secure the data, despite the warnings of the Supervisor, constituted a breach of Article 32 of the GPPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Social Insurance Services of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
13 January 2020
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€9,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-178
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Social Insurance Services of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance - Cyprus (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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