Municipality of Athens – €5,000 Fine (Greece, 2024)
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined the Municipality of Athens for not cooperating with an investigation. This is significant because it shows that public bodies must comply with data protection regulations. Local governments and organizations should prioritize transparency and cooperation with authorities.
What happened
The Municipality of Athens was fined for failing to cooperate with the data protection authority.
Who was affected
The Municipality of Athens and the citizens affected by its data practices.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine for insufficient cooperation during an investigation.
Why this matters
This fine emphasizes the importance of compliance with data protection laws, reminding all organizations, including local governments, to be transparent and responsive to regulatory inquiries.
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The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on the municipality of Athens for failing to sufficiently cooperate with the DPA.
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Details
Fine Date
29 January 2024
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipality of Athens - Greece (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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