Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government S.A. (EETAA) – €150,000 Fine (Greece, 2026)

€150,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority28 July 2026Greece
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Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government S.A. (EETAA) was fined for lacking proper security measures to protect personal data. This ruling is significant because it emphasizes the need for organizations to implement strong security practices. Other agencies should learn from this to ensure they are safeguarding personal information effectively.

What happened

Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government S.A. (EETAA) was penalized for insufficient technical and organizational measures for information security.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was processed by EETAA were affected.

What the authority found

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority ruled that EETAA failed to have adequate security measures in place, violating GDPR standards.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder that all organizations must prioritize data security to protect personal information and avoid penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 28(3) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
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Art. 28(3) GDPR
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Entities Involved

Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government S.A. (EETAA)
€150,000
(processor)
Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family(controller)

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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government S.A. (EETAA) 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

€150,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3299

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