Unknown – Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A German authority found that a company did not have enough security measures to protect personal information. This is important because it shows that businesses must take steps to keep user data safe, or they could face consequences in the future.
What happened
A company failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.
Who was affected
Visitors whose personal information was handled by the company were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company did not meet the required standards for data security under GDPR.
Why this matters
This finding highlights the need for all businesses to prioritize data security. Companies should regularly assess their security practices to avoid potential issues.
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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
1337
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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