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Zougla TZI-AP Anonymous Mass Media Company – €3,000 Fine (Greece, 2025)

€3,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority4 July 2025Greece
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined Zougla TZI-AP Anonymous Mass Media Company for publishing personal data without a legal basis. The company, which operates a news website, also failed to cooperate with the authority during the investigation. This case highlights the responsibility of media companies to protect individuals' privacy.

What happened

Zougla TZI-AP was fined for publishing an individual's personal data without sufficient legal justification.

Who was affected

An individual whose personal data was published by the news website without consent.

What the authority found

The authority imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on the company for violating GDPR's requirements on personal data processing.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder that media companies must adhere to data protection laws and highlights the consequences of failing to protect individuals' privacy.

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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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