Cypriot Ministry of the Interior – €8,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2023)

€8,000Commissioner for Personal Data Protection1 January 2023Cyprus
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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

Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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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

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