Unknown – €5,900 Fine (Austria, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
An unknown company was fined €5,900 for not reporting a data breach on time and failing to cooperate with the data protection authority. This is significant because it shows that companies must act quickly and responsibly when a data breach occurs. Timely reporting can help protect users' information.
What happened
The company did not report a data breach in a timely manner and did not cooperate with the data protection authority.
Who was affected
Individuals whose data was compromised in the breach and the broader public relying on data protection compliance.
What the authority found
The Austrian data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR rules regarding breach reporting and cooperation.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of prompt action in the event of a data breach. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to have clear procedures in place for reporting incidents.
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The Austrian DPA fined a controller EUR 5,900 for failing to report a data breach in a timely manner and for not cooperating with the DPA.
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Details
Fine Date
12 December 2023
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€5,900
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Austria (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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