Vilnius District Municipality Administration – €9,000 Fine (Lithuania, 2024)
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The Vilnius District Municipality Administration was fined EUR 9,000 after a cyber attack compromised personal data and delayed public services. This incident emphasizes the need for strong cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.
What happened
The Lithuanian DPA fined the Vilnius District Municipality Administration for failing to protect personal data during a hacking incident.
Who was affected
Residents and users of public services whose personal data was affected by the hack.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the Municipality did not implement adequate security measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for public institutions and businesses to invest in cybersecurity. Protecting personal data is crucial to maintaining trust and compliance with data protection laws.
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The Lithuanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on the Vilnius District Municipality Administration. The Municipality Administration had been hacked. The attack resulted in issues and delays regarding public services, and personal data was affected. In addition, the notification to data subjects lacked information on how to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Vilnius District Municipality Administration in LT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
18 October 2024
Authority
Valstybine duomenu apsaugos inspekcija
Fine Amount
€9,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2596
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vilnius District Municipality Administration - Lithuania (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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