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Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. – €20,000 Fine (Greece, 2023)
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. €20,000 for mishandling personal data. An individual complained that the company processed an image showing their car's license plate without permission. This case underlines the importance of protecting personal data and responding to access requests.
What happened
Piraeus Leasing processed an image containing a person's car license plate without proper consent.
Who was affected
An individual whose car license plate was visible in the image was affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Piraeus Leasing violated data protection rules by not complying with the individual's request for access to their personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning to companies about the importance of respecting individuals' privacy and responding to access requests. It reinforces the need for strict data handling practices.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Piraeus Leasing S.M.S.A. - Greece (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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