Ministry of Interior (Greece) – €400,000 Fine (Greece, 2024)
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Greece's Ministry of Interior was fined €400,000 for leaking email addresses from the voter registry of Greek expatriates. This data was misused by a Member of the European Parliament to send unwanted political messages. This case highlights the importance of protecting personal data, especially during elections.
What happened
The Ministry of Interior leaked email addresses from the voter registry of Greek expatriates.
Who was affected
Greek expatriates whose email addresses were leaked from the voter registry.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found the Ministry of Interior responsible for the data leak, leading to the fine.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for government agencies to safeguard personal data. It serves as a warning to other public bodies about the consequences of mishandling sensitive information.
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The Hellenic DPA imposed a fine of EUR 400,000 on the Ministry of Interior for leaking email addresses from the voter registry of Greek expatriates. These personal data, which were intended for electoral purposes, were subsequently misused by a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) to send unsolicited political communications.
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No other enforcement actions found for Ministry of Interior (Greece) in GR
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Details
Fine Date
27 May 2024
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€400,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2556
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ministry of Interior (Greece) - Greece (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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