Telecommunication Service Provider – €200,000 Fine (Greece, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A telecommunication service provider in Greece was fined for not following basic data processing rules. This matters because it shows that companies must handle personal data responsibly to avoid penalties.
What happened
The telecommunication service provider failed to comply with general data processing principles.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was processed by the telecommunication service provider were affected.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that the company did not comply with GDPR's data processing principles.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of adhering to data processing rules. Small businesses should ensure they understand and implement these principles to avoid fines.
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Details
Fine Date
7 October 2019
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€200,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
82
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telecommunication Service Provider - Greece (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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