Piraeus Bank S.A. – €50,000 Fine (Greece, 2025)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Piraeus Bank S.A. was fined for processing personal data despite a customer's objection. This is important because it shows that companies must respect users' rights to control their own data.
What happened
Piraeus Bank processed personal data even though the customer opposed the processing.
Who was affected
A customer of Piraeus Bank who objected to their data being processed.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that the bank violated GDPR by ignoring the customer's objection.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the need for companies to listen to their customers regarding data processing. Businesses should ensure they have clear procedures to respect user objections to avoid similar penalties.
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The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on Piraeus Bank S.A.The controller has processed personal data even though the data subject rightfully opposed the the data processing.
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Details
Fine Date
23 June 2025
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€50,000
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