Zougla TZI-AP Anonymous Mass Media Company – €3,000 Fine (Greece, 2025)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Greek news website was fined for publishing personal information about someone without a valid reason. This is important because it emphasizes that companies must have a legal basis before sharing personal data. The fine serves as a reminder for all businesses to handle personal information carefully.
What happened
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Zougla TZI-AP Anonymous Mass Media Company for revealing personal data without sufficient legal basis.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was published by the news website without consent.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company failed to adequately cooperate with the DPA and did not have a legal reason for publishing the personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for news organizations and other businesses to ensure they have proper legal grounds before sharing personal information. It serves as a warning that non-compliance can lead to fines.
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The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Zougla TZI-AP Anonymous Media Company. The controller, who operates a news website, published an article revealing the personal data of an individual without a sufficient legal basis. The controller also failed to cooperate adequately with the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Zougla TZI-AP Anonymous Mass Media Company in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 July 2025
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€3,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Zougla TZI-AP Anonymous Mass Media Company - Greece (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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