Permanent TSB plc – €277,500 Fine (Ireland, 2026)

€277,500Data Protection Commission30 April 2026Ireland
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Permanent TSB plc was fined for not having enough security measures to protect personal information. This matters because it shows that companies must take data protection seriously to avoid penalties. Small business owners should ensure their security practices are up to standard to protect customer data.

What happened

Permanent TSB plc failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.

Who was affected

Customers and users whose personal information was at risk due to the bank's inadequate security measures.

What the authority found

The Data Protection Commission found that Permanent TSB plc did not have enough security measures in place, violating GDPR's requirements for data protection.

Why this matters

This fine highlights the importance of robust security practices for companies handling personal data. Small businesses should regularly review their security protocols to avoid similar issues.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
Art. 33(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) f) GDPR
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 Permanent TSB plc in IE

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

Details

Fine Date

30 April 2026

Authority

Data Protection Commission

Fine Amount

€277,500

Enforcement Tracker ID

3213

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