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Company – €65,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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A company in Germany was fined for not keeping its website secure, which put users' personal data at risk. The company used an outdated web store application that had known security flaws, making it easier for hackers to access sensitive information. This case serves as a warning for businesses to regularly update their software and protect user data.
What happened
The company used an outdated web store application that lacked necessary security updates and protections for stored passwords.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was stored in the company's web store were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company's technical measures were inadequate for protecting personal data, violating GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security measures to protect user data. Companies should prioritize regular software updates and security audits.
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The DPA of Lower Saxony has imposed a fine of EUR 65,000 on a company. The reason for the proceedings was a report by the company to the authority regarding a data breach pursuant to Art. 33 GDPR. As a result, the DPA conducted an audit of the company's web presence. In the process, the DPA discovered that an outdated web store application was used on the site, which was no longer provided with security updates. The developer had explicitly warned against further use of this version, as it contained significant security vulnerabilities. The investigations of the DPA further revealed that the passwords stored in the database were not sufficiently secured. The DPA concluded that the technical measures taken by the responsible party were not adequate for the protection requirements of the GDPR, resulting in a violation of Art. 32 GDPR.
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Fine
€65K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€65,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-791
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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