Sanatatea Press Group S.R.L. – €2,000 Fine (Romania, 2020)

€2,000Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal8 September 2020Romania
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Sanatatea Press Group accidentally sent login details of 1,300 participants to the wrong email addresses, exposing their names and emails. This breach is significant because it shows how easily personal information can be mishandled, leading to privacy risks. The company was fined €2,000 for not keeping data secure.

What happened

Sanatatea Press Group disclosed the names and email addresses of 1,300 participants by sending their login information to incorrect email addresses.

Who was affected

The 1,300 participants who had their login information shared without consent were affected.

What the authority found

The Romanian data protection authority found that Sanatatea Press Group violated GDPR rules about data security and confidentiality.

Why this matters

This incident serves as a reminder for companies to implement strong data protection measures to prevent accidental breaches. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personal information in any online activity.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Sending the personal data collected for the registration for an online course to other participants due to a technical failure.

Details

Fine Date

8 September 2020

Authority

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal

Fine Amount

€2,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-401

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