Yliopiston Apteekin – €1,100,000 Fine (Finland, 2025)
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Yliopiston Apteekin, an online pharmacy, was fined EUR 1,100,000 by the Finnish data protection authority for allowing external providers to access personal data. They also failed to limit the data collected to what was necessary. This case shows that businesses must ensure their data practices comply with privacy laws.
What happened
Yliopiston Apteekin allowed web analytics tools from outside the EU to access personal data without proper safeguards.
Who was affected
Customers of Yliopiston Apteekin whose personal data was accessed by external providers were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the pharmacy violated GDPR's data minimization and protection principles.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for online businesses to carefully vet third-party tools and ensure they comply with privacy regulations. It serves as a reminder that failing to do so can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The Finish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,100,000 on Yliopiston Apteekin. The controller, who runs an online pharmacy, used various web analytics and monitoring tools. These tools were implemented in a way that allowed the providers, who are based outside the EU, to access personal data. The controller also failed to ensure that the tools complied with the principle of data minimization.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Yliopiston Apteekin in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
27 May 2025
Authority
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Fine Amount
€1,100,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2647
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Yliopiston Apteekin - Finland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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