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Εκδοτικού Οίκου Δίας – €10,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
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A publisher in Cyprus was fined for sharing incorrect financial information about a public figure. The data protection authority found that the publisher had violated privacy rights by unlawfully processing the individual's data. This case highlights the balance between freedom of expression and the right to privacy.
What happened
The publisher published incorrect information about a public figure's financial situation without proper justification.
Who was affected
The public figure whose financial information was incorrectly published was affected by this decision.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 for unlawfully processing the individual's personal data.
Why this matters
This case illustrates the need for publishers to ensure accuracy and legality in their reporting. It serves as a reminder that freedom of expression does not exempt one from respecting privacy rights.
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on the publisher Εκδοτικού Οίκου Δίας. A public figure had filed a complaint with the DPA. The publisher had published incorrect information about the data subject's financial situation on a website. In the course of its investigation, the DPA, weighing the publisher's right to freedom of expression against the data subject's right to privacy and protection of personal data, found that the publisher had unlawfully processed the data of the data subject.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Εκδοτικού Οίκου Δίας in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 February 2022
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€10,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Εκδοτικού Οίκου Δίας - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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