Altex Romania S.R.L. – €8,000 Fine (Romania, 2026)

€8,000Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal5 March 2026Romania
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Altex Romania S.R.L. was fined for not responding properly to a data protection investigation. This is crucial because it highlights the importance of cooperating with authorities when they seek information about data handling practices. Companies must be prepared to engage with regulators to avoid penalties.

What happened

Altex Romania S.R.L. failed to adequately respond to requests from the Romanian DPA during an investigation into its data processing.

Who was affected

Individuals whose data was processed by Altex Romania S.R.L. and the company itself.

What the authority found

The Romanian DPA imposed a fine because Altex Romania S.R.L. did not comply with the DPA's requests for information during its investigation, violating GDPR's requirements for cooperation.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for companies to be responsive to data protection inquiries. It reinforces the expectation that businesses must actively engage with regulators to ensure compliance.

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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on Altex Romania S.R.L. The DPA has started an investigation into the data processing of the controller, which during the process failed to adequatly react to the DPAs requests.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Altex Romania S.R.L. in RO

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

5 March 2026

Authority

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal

Fine Amount

€8,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-3068

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