Unknown – €250,000 Fine (Malta, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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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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The controller has failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
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Fine
€250K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Information and Data Protection Commissioner
Fine Amount
€250,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1835
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Malta (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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