Unknown – €5,000 Fine (Malta, 2020)

€5,000Information and Data Protection Commissioner1 January 2020Malta
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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.

A company in Malta unlawfully shared personal information about a person. This matters because it shows that businesses must protect people's data and follow privacy laws. The fine of EUR 5,000 highlights the importance of keeping personal data safe.

What happened

A company disclosed personal data of a person without permission.

Who was affected

A person whose personal data was shared without their consent.

What the authority found

The Information and Data Protection Commissioner found that the company failed to protect personal data as required by GDPR.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes that companies can face penalties for not safeguarding personal information. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to ensure they comply with data protection rules.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 32(1)(b) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) f) GDPR
Art. 32(1) b) 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 2020

Authority

Information and Data Protection Commissioner

Fine Amount

€5,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1836

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Malta (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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