Digi Távközlési Szolgáltató Kft. ("Digi") (electronic communication service provider) – €288,000 Fine (Hungary, 2020)
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Digi, a Hungarian electronic communication service provider, was fined for not having adequate security measures to protect user data. This is important because it emphasizes that companies must take data protection seriously to avoid hefty fines.
What happened
Digi failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.
Who was affected
Digi's customers, whose personal data was at risk, were affected by this lack of security.
What the authority found
The Hungarian data protection authority imposed a fine on Digi for violating GDPR's requirements for data protection and security measures.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning to electronic communication providers and similar businesses about the financial consequences of neglecting data security. Companies should regularly review and enhance their security protocols.
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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
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Details
Fine Date
12 June 2020
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€288,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
313
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Digi Távközlési Szolgáltató Kft. ("Digi") (electronic communication service provider) - Hungary (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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