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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 EUR 8,000 for unlawfully sharing employee data. This ruling stresses the importance of handling personal data carefully and legally.

What happened

The Cypriot DPA fined the Ministry of the Interior EUR 8,000 for unlawfully transmitting employee data.

Who was affected

Employees whose personal data was shared without authorization were affected by this fine.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the Ministry violated GDPR by improperly sharing personal data.

Why this matters

This case highlights the legal obligations organizations have regarding personal data sharing. It serves as a reminder for all entities to ensure they have proper consent before sharing data.

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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.

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Details

Fine Date

1 January 2023

Authority

Commissioner for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€8,000

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