Bitfactor SRL – €2,000 Fine (Romania, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Bitfactor SRL in Romania was fined €2,000 after a data breach caused by an app malfunction sent marketing messages to users without proper safeguards. This is important because it shows the need for strong security measures to protect personal data.
What happened
Bitfactor SRL experienced a data breach due to an app malfunction, sending unauthorized marketing messages to users.
Who was affected
Users of Bitfactor SRL's website who received unauthorized marketing messages.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA found that Bitfactor SRL did not implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for companies to implement robust security measures to prevent data breaches. It serves as a reminder to regularly review and update data protection practices.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on Bitfactor SRL. The controller had notified the DPA of a data breach pursuant to Art. 33 GDPR. Due to a malfunction of an application of the controller, marketing messages were sent to users of the website, resulting in a breach of confidentiality of the personal data concerning 1757 data subjects. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller did not take adequate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data of the data subjects.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Bitfactor SRL in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 September 2022
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1409
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bitfactor SRL - Romania (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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