Political party – €8,000 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Hungarian political party was fined EUR 8,000 for not securing personal data properly. The party accidentally exposed files with member information online, affecting about 2,000 people. This case highlights the importance of having strong data protection measures in place.
What happened
A political party in Hungary exposed six Excel files containing personal data of its members on the Internet.
Who was affected
Members of the political party whose personal data was included in the exposed files.
What the authority found
The Hungarian DPA found that the party failed to implement proper security measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for organizations, including political parties, to ensure robust data protection practices. It serves as a reminder that all entities handling personal data must prioritize security to prevent breaches.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on a party. The party had suffered a data protection breach resulting in six Excel files being made accessible on the Internet. The files contained personal data of party members. The incident affected approximately 2,000 data subjects. During its investigation, the DPA found that the party had failed to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, which allowed such an incident to occur.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Political party in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 April 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€8,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1822
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Political party - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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