Digi Távközlési Szolgáltató Kft. ("Digi") (electronic communication service provider) – €288,000 Fine (Hungary, 2020)

€288,000Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság12 June 2020Hungary
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Digi, a telecommunications provider in Hungary, was fined for failing to secure customer data properly. This ruling is significant as it shows that service providers must ensure strong data protection to avoid hefty fines.

What happened

Digi did not have adequate technical and organizational measures in place to protect personal data.

Who was affected

Customers whose personal data was at risk due to Digi's insufficient security practices.

What the authority found

The authority found that Digi violated GDPR by not ensuring proper data security measures.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for telecommunications companies to prioritize data security, as failure to do so can lead to significant financial penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
Art. 32(2) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) b) GDPR
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Art. 32(1) GDPR
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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Digi Távközlési Szolgáltató Kft. ("Digi") (electronic communication service provider) in HU

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

Details

Fine Date

12 June 2020

Authority

Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság

Fine Amount

€288,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

313

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