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Artima S.A. – €8,000 Fine (Romania, 2023)
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Artima S.A. was fined EUR 8,000 for a data breach involving its video surveillance system. Employees accessed and shared recorded images without proper security measures. This case highlights the importance of protecting personal data and implementing adequate security protocols.
What happened
Artima S.A. failed to secure its video surveillance system, leading to unauthorized access and sharing of recorded images.
Who was affected
Employees of Artima S.A. and individuals whose images were recorded by the surveillance system.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA found that Artima S.A. did not implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must take data protection seriously and implement strong security measures to prevent breaches. Other businesses should review their data security practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on Artima S.A.. The controller had reported a data breach to the DPA. During its investigation, the DPA found that employees of the controller had accessed the video surveillance system and filmed the monitor containing the recorded images with their cell phones. One of the employees then transmitted the images to a third person, who posted the images on Facebook. The DPA found that the controller had failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Artima 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
€8,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Artima S.A. - Romania (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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