Kaufland Romania SCS – €3,000 Fine (Romania, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Kaufland Romania was fined €3,000 after an employee leaked CCTV footage, which was then published online. This case highlights the importance of securing personal data and ensuring employees understand data protection rules. Businesses must implement strong security measures to prevent unauthorized data sharing.
What happened
An employee of Kaufland Romania leaked CCTV footage, which was then published by a third party.
Who was affected
Individuals captured in the CCTV footage, including two identifiable people and a visible license plate.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA fined Kaufland Romania for not having adequate security measures to prevent unauthorized data sharing.
Why this matters
This fine emphasizes the need for companies to secure personal data and train employees on data protection, preventing unauthorized leaks and maintaining customer trust.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Kaufland Romania SCS. The controller had reported a data breach to the DPA according to Art. 33 GDPR. An employee had taken pictures of the CCTV recordings with their cell phone and transmitted them to a third party. The third party then published the images on which two people and a license plate could be identified on the website of a local newspaper. The DPA found that the controller had failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving Kaufland Romania SCS in RO
Details
Fine Date
27 December 2022
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1540
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Kaufland Romania SCS - Romania (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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