Bank – €1,500,000 Fine (Croatia, 2025)

€1,500,000Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka18 December 2025Croatia
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General GDPR enforcement action

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A bank in Croatia was fined for not following basic data processing rules, which included failing to protect personal information adequately. This is significant because it shows that financial institutions must adhere to strict data protection standards to keep customer information safe.

What happened

The bank was fined for non-compliance with general data processing principles.

Who was affected

Customers whose personal data was processed by the bank were affected.

What the authority found

The authority found that the bank did not comply with GDPR's principles for processing personal data.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning to all businesses, especially in the finance sector, about the importance of following data protection rules. Small business owners should regularly review their data handling practices.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 25(2) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
c) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 25(2) GDPR

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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

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Details

Fine Date

18 December 2025

Authority

Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka

Fine Amount

€1,500,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3102

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