Unknown – €65,000 Fine (Malta, 2022)
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.
A company in Malta was fined €65,000 for mishandling sensitive personal data. The company failed to protect this data and did not notify people about data breaches. This case highlights the importance of securing personal information and promptly informing affected individuals when things go wrong.
What happened
A company mishandled sensitive personal data and failed to notify individuals about data breaches.
Who was affected
Individuals whose sensitive personal data was not properly protected and who were not informed about data breaches.
What the authority found
The Information and Data Protection Commissioner found that the company violated several GDPR rules by not securing sensitive data and failing to notify affected individuals about breaches.
Why this matters
This case underscores the critical need for companies to secure personal data and communicate transparently about breaches. Businesses should ensure they have robust data protection measures and clear breach notification processes.
GDPR Articles Cited
The controller has violated numerous GDPR regulations, involving special categories of personal data of numerous individuals.
Related Enforcement Actions (5)
Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in MT
Fine
€65K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Information and Data Protection Commissioner
Fine Amount
€65,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1911
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Malta (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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