Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. – €20,000 Fine (Greece, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. was fined €20,000 for processing an image that showed a person's car license plate without permission. This is important because it shows that companies must respect individuals' privacy and handle personal data carefully. Failing to do so can lead to significant financial penalties.
What happened
The Hellenic DPA fined Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. €20,000 for processing an image that included a person's car license plate without their consent.
Who was affected
An individual whose car license plate was visible in the processed image was affected by this violation.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that Piraeus Leasing did not comply with the user's request for access to their personal data, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for companies to ensure they have proper consent before using images that contain personal information. It serves as a warning that privacy violations can lead to hefty fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 20,000 on Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A.. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller processed an image on which the license plate of the individual's car was visible. The DPA also found that the controller had not complied with the request for access to their personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 November 2023
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€20,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2147
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. - Greece (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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