Softehnica S.R.L. – €5,000 Fine (Romania, 2025)
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Softehnica S.R.L. was fined for not protecting its systems against a ransomware attack that exposed personal data. The Romanian DPA found that the company did not have adequate security measures in place. This case serves as a warning for businesses to strengthen their data protection practices.
What happened
Softehnica S.R.L. was fined for failing to implement proper security measures, leading to a ransomware attack that compromised personal data.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was accessed during the ransomware attack.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA determined that Softehnica S.R.L. violated GDPR by not having appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the necessity for companies to invest in cybersecurity. Businesses should regularly assess and upgrade their data protection strategies to prevent breaches.
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on Softehnica S.R.L. The controller had suffered a ransomware attack, which allowed unauthorized third parties to gain access to the IT systems and thereby access personal data such as the name, place of residence, email address, etc. of the data subjects. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Softehnica S.R.L. in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
23 January 2025
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Softehnica S.R.L. - Romania (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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