Unknown – €10,000 Fine (France, 2024)
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.
A French company was fined EUR 10,000 due to data security vulnerabilities that could put personal information at risk. This is significant because it highlights the importance of protecting user data from breaches. Businesses need to prioritize data security to avoid costly fines and protect their customers.
What happened
A data controller was fined for having security vulnerabilities that exposed personal data.
Who was affected
The company involved and its users whose data was potentially at risk were affected.
What the authority found
The French data protection authority found that the company did not adequately secure personal data, leading to the fine.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for companies to invest in robust data security measures. Small businesses should regularly assess their security practices to safeguard user information.
The French DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a data controller due to data security vulnerabilities.
Related Enforcement Actions (4)
Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in FR
Fine
€10K
Details
Fine Date
31 January 2024
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2429
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - France (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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