Compania Națională Poșta Română – €1,937 Fine (Romania, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Romania's National Post Company was fined for not securing personal data properly, leading to unauthorized access. The company failed to use measures like pseudonymization to protect data such as email addresses and phone numbers. This case stresses the need for strong data protection measures to prevent unauthorized access.
What happened
The Romanian National Post Company failed to implement adequate security measures, resulting in unauthorized access to personal data.
Who was affected
81 individuals whose email addresses and phone numbers were accessed without authorization.
What the authority found
The National Supervisory Authority found a breach of GDPR Article 32 due to inadequate data protection measures.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the necessity for companies to implement robust security measures to protect personal data. It serves as a reminder that inadequate data protection can lead to breaches and financial penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
Entities Involved
The National Supervisory Authority conducted an investigation into the Romanian National Post Company, and found that it did not implement adequate technical and organizational measures (such as pseudonymization) when processing personal data. This resulted in the unauthorized access of personal data like email addresses and telephone numbers of 81 different data subjects. Whether there was a breach of GDPR Art.32. The National Supervisory Authority held that there was a breach of Art.32 and imposed a fine of 9,686.60 lei, the equivalent of 2,000 euros.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Compania Națională Poșta Română in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
15 July 2020
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€1,937
9,687 RON
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-2594About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Compania Națională Poșta Română - Romania (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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