Bank – Fine (Germany, 2022)

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Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz1 January 2022Germany
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A bank in Germany faced scrutiny for not having strong enough security measures in place to protect user information. While no fine was issued, this highlights the critical need for companies to prioritize data security.

What happened

The German data protection authority found that the bank lacked sufficient technical and organizational measures for information security.

Who was affected

Customers of the bank who trust it with their personal information were affected.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the bank did not meet the necessary security standards outlined in GDPR.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of implementing robust security measures to protect customer data and maintain trust.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 28(3) GDPR
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Art. 28(3) GDPR
Art. 32(GDPR)

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Details

Fine Date

1 January 2022

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

Enforcement Tracker ID

1794

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bank - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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