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Ministry of Rural Development and Food – €25,000 Fine (Greece, 2024)

€25,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority29 January 2024Greece
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined the Ministry of Rural Development and Food EUR 25,000 for not appointing a data protection officer and failing to cooperate with the authority. This matters because it highlights the importance of compliance with data protection regulations for public entities.

What happened

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food was fined for failing to appoint a data protection officer and not cooperating with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.

Who was affected

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food, a public entity in Greece.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the Ministry violated GDPR by not appointing a data protection officer and not cooperating with the authority as required.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the need for public entities to comply with data protection laws and appoint necessary personnel. It serves as a reminder for all organizations to prioritize data protection compliance.

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The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 25,000 on the Ministry of Rural Development and Food for failing to appoint a data protection officer and not sufficiently cooperating with the DPA.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Ministry of Rural Development and Food in GR

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

29 January 2024

Authority

Hellenic Data Protection Authority

Fine Amount

€25,000

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