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Public Power Corporation S.A. – €5,000 Fine (Greece, 2020)

€5,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority21 February 2020Greece
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Public Power Corporation S.A. in Greece was fined for not providing a customer with access to their personal data. This ruling is important because it reinforces the right of individuals to see their data without needing to explain why they want it. Companies should take note and ensure they comply with access requests.

What happened

The company did not provide a customer with a copy of their personal data when requested.

Who was affected

A customer who sought access to their personal data.

What the authority found

The authority confirmed that the company must provide access to personal data upon request without requiring a reason.

Why this matters

This decision highlights the necessity for businesses to respect individuals' rights to access their data. Companies should be prepared to fulfill such requests without delay.

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The Decision clarified that data subjects have a right of access to the processing of their personal data and that they must also be provided with a copy of the personal data processed. No reasons need to be given for the request.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Public Power Corporation S.A. in GR

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

21 February 2020

Authority

Hellenic Data Protection Authority

Fine Amount

€5,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-242

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