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Athens Urban Transport Organization – €50,000 Fine (Greece, 2023)
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined the Athens Urban Transport Organization EUR 50,000 for not following data protection rules. They failed to design their systems to protect personal data and did not conduct necessary assessments. This decision highlights the importance of implementing proper data protection measures.
What happened
The Athens Urban Transport Organization was fined for failing to comply with data protection by design and not conducting a data protection impact assessment.
Who was affected
The fine affects users whose personal data was not adequately protected by the organization's systems.
What the authority found
The authority found that the organization did not meet the requirements of data protection by design and by default, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that organizations must prioritize data protection in their systems. It serves as a warning for other companies to ensure they are compliant with data protection regulations.
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The Hellenic DPA imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on the Athens Urban Transport Organization. As part of its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to comply with the principle of data protection by design and by default. It also failed to carry out a data protection impact assessment and to set appropriate retention periods for the storage of personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Athens Urban Transport Organization in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 September 2023
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€50,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Athens Urban Transport Organization - Greece (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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