AC Omonia – €40,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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AC Omonia was fined EUR 40,000 for not securing their ticket sales system properly. This allowed unauthorized access to fans' personal data, including names and ID numbers. The case highlights the importance of strong security measures to protect customer information.
What happened
AC Omonia's ticket sales system lacked security, allowing unauthorized access to personal data.
Who was affected
Fans of AC Omonia whose personal data, like names and ID numbers, were exposed.
What the authority found
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection found AC Omonia failed to implement adequate security measures as required by GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to prioritize data security to avoid breaches and fines. It serves as a reminder that even sports clubs must comply with GDPR standards.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on the soccer club AC Omonia. Due to a lack of security measures in the club's ticket sales system, it was possible for an unauthorized person to access and disclose personal data of fans on the club's website. This data involved the name, the fan card number and the ID number of the data subjects. The DPA concluded that the club failed to implement adequate technical and organizational security measures. In separate proceedings, the DPA fined APOEL FC and Hellenic Technical Enterprises Ltd. for the same violations.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for AC Omonia in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 September 2021
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-831
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. AC Omonia - Cyprus (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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