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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. The Lithuanian DPA found that the service did not have enough security measures in place to prevent the leak. This case highlights the need for organizations to prioritize data security.
What happened
The Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of Lithuania experienced a data leak affecting 292 clients due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Clients of the Employment Service whose personal information was leaked.
What the authority found
The Lithuanian DPA determined that the Employment Service failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR standards.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of robust data security practices for all organizations. It serves as a cautionary tale for public services and other entities handling sensitive information.
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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
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Details
Fine Date
21 January 2025
Authority
Valstybine duomenu apsaugos inspekcija
Fine Amount
€9,000
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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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