Hellenic Post (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΑ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ) – €2,995,140 Fine (Greece, 2024)
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Hellenic Post was fined nearly 3 million euros for a data breach that exposed personal information on the Dark Web. The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that the company did not take adequate steps to protect user data. This case shows how serious data breaches can lead to hefty fines and damage to a company's reputation.
What happened
Hellenic Post was fined for a data breach that allowed personal data to be accessed and published online.
Who was affected
Customers of Hellenic Post whose personal data was compromised were affected.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority determined that Hellenic Post failed to implement necessary security measures to prevent the breach.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to all businesses about the importance of data security. Companies must invest in proper safeguards to protect customer information and avoid significant penalties.
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The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,995,140 on the Hellenic Post (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΑ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ). The controller had suffered a data breach which resulted in personal data being accessed and later published on the Dark Web. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent such an incident.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Hellenic Post (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΑ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ) in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 February 2024
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€2,995,140
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2284
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hellenic Post (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΑ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ) - Greece (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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