Unknown – €2,500 Fine (Malta, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
An unknown company unlawfully shared personal data, resulting in a fine of €2,500. This incident serves as a reminder that companies must protect user information and follow data protection laws. Failing to do so can lead to financial penalties.
What happened
An unknown company disclosed personal data of an individual without authorization.
Who was affected
A specific individual whose personal data was unlawfully shared.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company failed to comply with data protection obligations, leading to the fine.
Why this matters
This case highlights the financial risks of not safeguarding personal data. Companies should regularly review their data handling practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The controller has unlawfully disclosed personal data of a data subject.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Information and Data Protection Commissioner
Fine Amount
€2,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Malta (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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