Digi Telecommunications and Services Ltd. – €205,000 Fine (Hungary, 2023)
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Digi Telecommunications and Services Ltd. was fined €205,000 after a data breach exposed personal information of its customers. This is important because it shows the need for companies to protect user data properly. It serves as a warning for businesses to strengthen their security measures.
What happened
Digi Telecommunications experienced a data breach where unauthorized access to personal data occurred.
Who was affected
Customers and newsletter subscribers of Digi Telecommunications were affected by the breach.
What the authority found
The Hungarian authority found that Digi failed to implement adequate security measures to protect personal data, leading to the breach.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that companies must prioritize data security to protect user information. Businesses should regularly review and improve their security practices to prevent breaches.
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The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 205,000 against Digi Telecommunications and Services Ltd. The controller had suffered a data breach in which an unauthorized party managed to access personal data of data subjects (e.g. customers and newsletter subscribers) via the controller's website. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, which facilitated such an incident.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Digi Telecommunications and Services Ltd. in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 June 2023
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€205,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2039
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Digi Telecommunications and Services Ltd. - Hungary (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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