Πολίτης newspaper – €7,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Cypriot newspaper 'Πολίτης' was fined for unlawfully publishing the names and pictures of two police officers. This case is important because it shows that media outlets must respect privacy laws even when reporting news.
What happened
The newspaper 'Πολίτης' published names and pictures of police officers without a valid reason.
Who was affected
Two police officers whose names and pictures were published by the newspaper.
What the authority found
The Cypriot DPA found that 'Πολίτης' violated GDPR by publishing personal data without a legitimate interest.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that newspapers and media must balance public interest with privacy rights, ensuring they have a legitimate reason for publishing personal data. It serves as a reminder for media outlets to carefully consider privacy implications in their reporting.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 7,000 on the newspaper 'Πολίτης'. The controller had unlawfully published the names and pictures of two police officers.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Πολίτης newspaper in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 January 2023
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€7,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1817
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Πολίτης newspaper - Cyprus (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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