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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 unsolicited political messages. The ruling highlights the serious consequences of mishandling personal data, especially in electoral contexts.
What happened
The Ministry of Interior leaked email addresses from the voter registry, which were then misused for unsolicited communications.
Who was affected
Greek expatriates whose email addresses were leaked from the voter registry.
What the authority found
The Hellenic DPA ruled that the Ministry of Interior violated GDPR rules by failing to protect personal data and allowing its misuse.
Why this matters
This case illustrates the critical need for government bodies to protect personal data, especially in sensitive areas like elections. It serves as a warning that significant financial penalties can result from data breaches.
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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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Details
Fine Date
27 May 2024
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€400,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2556
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ministry of Interior (Greece) - Greece (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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