Unknown – Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Another company in Germany was found lacking in security measures for protecting personal data. This is significant because it shows that businesses need to take data protection seriously to avoid future problems.
What happened
A company did not have adequate technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal information was managed by the company were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company failed to meet the necessary data security standards under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for all companies to evaluate their data security practices. Protecting user data is essential to maintaining trust and compliance.
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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
1338
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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