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Forthnet – €22,000 Fine (Greece, 2019)

€22,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority7 October 2019Greece
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Forthnet faced issues related to user rights under Greek law, but no specific violations regarding cookies or consent were found. This case is significant as it shows the importance of understanding user rights in data processing. Businesses should be aware of their obligations under local laws.

What happened

Forthnet was involved in a case concerning procedural issues related to the right to objection.

Who was affected

Users of Forthnet who sought to exercise their rights under Greek law.

What the authority found

The authority did not classify any specific violations related to cookies or consent in this case.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of user rights in data processing. Companies should ensure they respect users' rights under applicable laws.

National Law Articles
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Article 11 of L. 3471/2006 (law for the implementation of ePrivacy Directive)
Article 13 of L. 2472/1997 (former law on the protection of personal data)

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The case involved procedural issues related to the right to objection under Greek law, not directly about cookies or consent.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Forthnet in GR

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

Details

Fine Date

7 October 2019

Authority

Hellenic Data Protection Authority

Fine Amount

€22,000

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