Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd. – €8,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2023)

€8,000Commissioner for Personal Data Protection1 January 2023Cyprus
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General GDPR enforcement action

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The Bank of Cyprus was fined €8,000 for keeping incorrect information about a customer. This mistake violated GDPR rules about data accuracy. Businesses must ensure they maintain accurate records to comply with privacy laws.

What happened

The Bank of Cyprus stored inaccurate data about a customer in its system.

Who was affected

A customer whose data was inaccurately stored by the Bank of Cyprus.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the bank violated GDPR by not maintaining accurate data.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for businesses to regularly check and update their data to ensure accuracy. It serves as a reminder that maintaining correct information is a key part of GDPR compliance.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5(1)(d) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd.. The controller had stored inaccurate data about a data subject in its system.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2023

Authority

Commissioner for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€8,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2248

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