Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family – €200,000 Fine (Greece, 2026)

€200,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority28 July 2026Greece
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The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family was fined for not having enough security measures to protect personal information. This is crucial because it shows that organizations must take data security seriously to protect people's information. Other agencies should review their security practices to avoid similar issues.

What happened

The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family was penalized for insufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal information was managed by the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family were affected.

What the authority found

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that the Ministry did not implement adequate security measures, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the importance of robust security measures in protecting personal data, reminding organizations to regularly assess their security protocols.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 28(3) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) f) GDPR
Art. 28(3) 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 Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family in GR

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

Details

Fine Date

28 July 2026

Authority

Hellenic Data Protection Authority

Fine Amount

€200,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3298

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