Cypriot Ministry of the Interior – €8,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Cypriot Ministry of the Interior was fined for wrongly sharing employee data with the House of Representatives. This is important because it shows that even government bodies must follow privacy laws. It highlights the need for careful handling of personal data.
What happened
The Ministry of the Interior unlawfully transmitted personal data of employees to the House of Representatives.
Who was affected
Employees whose personal data was shared without proper legal grounds.
What the authority found
The Commissioner found that the Ministry violated GDPR by sharing personal data without a lawful basis.
Why this matters
This case highlights that government agencies are not exempt from privacy laws. It serves as a reminder for all organizations to ensure they have a legal basis for sharing personal data.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on the Cypriot Ministry of the Interior. The Ministry of Interior had unlawfully transmitted personal data of employees to the House of Representatives.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Cypriot Ministry of the Interior in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€8,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2066
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cypriot Ministry of the Interior - Cyprus (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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