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BRD-Groupe Société Générale S.A. – €2,000 Fine (Romania, 2023)

€2,000Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal15 June 2023Romania
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BRD-Groupe Société Générale was fined €2,000 for unlawfully disclosing personal data of a bank client during a data breach investigation. This case highlights the importance of handling personal data carefully, especially in sensitive sectors like banking. Companies must ensure they protect customer information to avoid penalties.

What happened

BRD-Groupe Société Générale unlawfully disclosed personal data during a data breach investigation.

Who was affected

A bank client whose personal data was unlawfully disclosed.

What the authority found

The Romanian DPA found that BRD-Groupe Société Générale failed to protect personal data, resulting in a fine.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for financial institutions to prioritize data protection. Failing to do so can lead to significant fines and damage to reputation.

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on BRD-Groupe Société Générale S.A.. The controller had reported a data breach to the DPA. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had unlawfully disclosed personal data of a bank client and other individuals.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for BRD-Groupe Société Générale S.A. in RO

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

15 June 2023

Authority

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal

Fine Amount

€2,000

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