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Accounting firm – €1,450 Fine (Hungary, 2020)
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An accounting firm in Hungary was fined for allowing unauthorized access to a printed customer list that included personal data. This incident shows how important it is for businesses to protect sensitive information from being accessed by the wrong people. Companies need to ensure they have strong security measures in place.
What happened
The accounting firm failed to secure a printed customer list containing personal data, allowing unauthorized access.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was included in the printed list were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the firm did not adequately protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the financial risks of inadequate data protection. Small businesses should review their data security practices to avoid similar penalties.
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A printed customer list of an accounting firm, which also contained personal data, could be accessed by unauthorized persons.
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Details
Fine Date
24 January 2020
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€1,450
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Accounting firm - Hungary (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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