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Directorate of Social and Child Welfare Institutions of the Ferencvaros District of Budapest – €286 Fine (Hungary, 2019)
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A social services organization in Hungary mistakenly sent personal letters containing sensitive information to the wrong people. They took too long to report this mistake, which is a violation of data protection rules. This incident highlights the importance of careful data handling.
What happened
An employee sent 9 letters with personal data to incorrect recipients.
Who was affected
18 individuals whose personal information was included in the mistakenly sent letters.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the organization failed to protect personal data and delayed notifying about the breach.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for organizations to have strict protocols for handling personal data and to act quickly in the event of a mistake. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to prioritize data accuracy and timely reporting.
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The employee of the Directorate sent by mistake 9 letters to the wrong recipient, which contained personal data of 18 data subjects (including data of children, criminal data and data related to the private life of the data subjects). The recipient informed the Directorate by telephone 5 days after the posting that it received certain letters by mistake. The Directorate notified NAIH on the data breach only weeks later.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Directorate of Social and Child Welfare Institutions of the Ferencvaros District of Budapest in HU
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Details
Fine Date
21 May 2019
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€286
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Directorate of Social and Child Welfare Institutions of the Ferencvaros District of Budapest - Hungary (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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