Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of the Republic of Lithuania – €9,000 Fine (Lithuania, 2025)
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The Employment Service in Lithuania was fined €9,000 after a data leak exposed information about 292 clients. They failed to implement the necessary security measures to prevent this incident. This case highlights the need for organizations to take data protection seriously to avoid breaches.
What happened
The Employment Service leaked personal data of 292 clients due to insufficient security measures.
Who was affected
Clients whose personal information was exposed in the data leak.
What the authority found
The Lithuanian DPA found that the Employment Service did not have adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of having strong data protection practices in place. Organizations should regularly evaluate their security measures to prevent data leaks.
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The Lithuanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 9,000 against the Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of the Republic of Lithuania. Following a data leak involving the data of 292 clients, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to prevent such incidents.
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No other enforcement actions found for Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of the Republic of Lithuania in LT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
21 January 2025
Authority
Valstybine duomenu apsaugos inspekcija
Fine Amount
€9,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of the Republic of Lithuania - Lithuania (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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