Unknown – €2,500 Fine (Malta, 2022)

€2,500Information and Data Protection Commissioner1 January 2022Malta
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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.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 24(2) GDPR
Art. 32(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 32(4) GDPR
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Art. 24(2) GDPR
Art. 32(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 32(4) GDPR

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Full Legal Summary
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The controller has unlawfully disclosed personal data of a data subject.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2022

Authority

Information and Data Protection Commissioner

Fine Amount

€2,500

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1834

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