Attorney – €1,400 Fine (Greece, 2024)
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An attorney in Greece was fined €1,400 for not responding properly to a client's request for access to their personal data. The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that the attorney did not cooperate adequately with their investigation. This case stresses the importance of legal professionals being transparent and responsive to clients regarding their personal information.
What happened
An attorney failed to adequately respond to a client's request for access to their personal data.
Who was affected
The individual client who requested access to their personal data was affected.
What the authority found
The authority decided that the attorney violated GDPR rules by not providing the requested information and not cooperating with the investigation.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for attorneys to prioritize client requests for personal data. It serves as a reminder that legal professionals must comply with data protection laws to avoid penalties.
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The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,400 on an attorney. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller did not adequately respond to their request for access to their personal data in a case file. Furthermore, the DPA found that the controller had not sufficiently cooperated with the DPA.
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Details
Fine Date
23 September 2024
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€1,400
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Attorney - Greece (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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