National Bank of Greece S.A – €120,000 Fine (Greece, 2025)

€120,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority10 January 2025Greece
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined the National Bank of Greece for not having enough security measures to protect personal information. This is important because it emphasizes the need for businesses to keep customer data safe. Small businesses should invest in better security practices to avoid penalties.

What happened

The National Bank of Greece failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures for information security.

Who was affected

Customers of the National Bank of Greece whose personal data was not adequately protected.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the bank did not meet the required standards for data protection.

Why this matters

This fine serves as a warning that all companies, regardless of size, must prioritize data security to protect their customers and avoid hefty fines.

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Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 33(GDPR)
Art. 34(GDPR)
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Art. 15(GDPR)
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Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 33(GDPR)
Art. 34(GDPR)

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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for National Bank of Greece S.A in GR

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

Details

Fine Date

10 January 2025

Authority

Hellenic Data Protection Authority

Fine Amount

€120,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3140

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