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Vilnius District Municipality Administration – €9,000 Fine (Lithuania, 2024)
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The Lithuanian DPA fined the Vilnius District Municipality Administration EUR 9,000 after a hacking incident affected personal data. The attack caused delays in public services, and the municipality failed to properly inform affected individuals on how to protect their data. This case highlights the importance of strong data protection measures for public entities.
What happened
The Vilnius District Municipality Administration was fined for failing to protect personal data after a hacking incident.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was affected by the hacking of the municipality's systems.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the municipality did not take adequate measures to secure personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that public entities must implement robust data protection strategies to safeguard personal information. Other municipalities should review their security protocols to prevent similar breaches.
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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.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vilnius District Municipality Administration - Lithuania (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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