Unknown – €250,000 Fine (Malta, 2022)

€250,000Information and Data Protection Commissioner1 January 2022Malta
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

An unknown company in Malta was fined EUR 250,000 for not having proper security measures to protect personal data. This case shows the importance of implementing strong technical and organizational safeguards to keep data safe. Companies should regularly review and update their security practices.

What happened

A company failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was not properly protected by the company.

What the authority found

The Maltese data protection authority fined the company for not having sufficient security measures, violating GDPR's data protection requirements.

Why this matters

This significant fine emphasizes the critical need for companies to prioritize data security. It serves as a reminder to regularly assess and improve data protection measures to avoid similar penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 15 GDPR
Art. 58(2)(b) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(c) GDPR
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Art. 32(1) GDPR
(2) GDPR

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Malta (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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