MLU B.V. – €100,000,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2026)

€100,000,000Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens1 April 2026Netherlands
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Fine

MLU B.V. faced a major fine for transferring personal data to Russia without proper safety measures. This ruling highlights the importance of following data protection laws when handling user information, especially for companies operating internationally.

What happened

MLU B.V. unlawfully transferred personal data to Russia without appropriate safeguards.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was transferred to Russia by MLU B.V. without proper protections.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that MLU B.V. violated GDPR by not ensuring adequate safeguards for data transfers to Russia.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes that companies must comply with data protection laws when transferring data outside the EU. Small businesses should review their data transfer practices to avoid similar penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 44(GDPR)
Art. 46(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 45(2) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(f) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 44(GDPR)
Art. 45(2) GDPR
Art. 46(GDPR)
Art. 58(2)(f) GDPR

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Entities Involved

MLU B.V.
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Full Legal Summary
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The case involves unlawful data transfers to Russia without appropriate safeguards, unrelated to cookie or consent violations.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for MLU B.V. in NL

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

Details

Fine Date

1 April 2026

Authority

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens

Fine Amount

€100,000,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-9990

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