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FARMEC SA – €5,000 Fine (Romania, 2025)

€5,000Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal5 February 2025Romania
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FARMEC SA was fined €5,000 for not having enough security measures to protect personal data. This failure led to a data breach, which can put people's information at risk. Small businesses should ensure they have strong security practices to avoid similar penalties.

What happened

FARMEC SA failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure data security, resulting in a data breach.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was compromised due to the data breach caused by FARMEC SA.

What the authority found

The Romanian DPA ruled that FARMEC SA did not take adequate steps to protect personal data, violating GDPR's requirements for data security.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of data security for companies handling personal information. Businesses must prioritize implementing robust security measures to protect against breaches.

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Art. 25(1) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on FARMEC SA. The controller failed to implement sufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure data security, resulting in a data breach.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for FARMEC SA in RO

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

5 February 2025

Authority

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal

Fine Amount

€5,000

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