Hestia Publishers & Booksellers I. D. Kollaros & Co. S.A. – €9,000 Fine (Greece, 2025)
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Hestia Publishers & Booksellers was fined for revealing the identity of an anonymous author by including their real name in a public document. This matters because it shows how important it is to protect personal information, especially for those who wish to remain anonymous. Companies need to be careful about how they handle sensitive data.
What happened
Hestia Publishers disclosed an anonymous author's legal name alongside their pseudonym and other personal data.
Who was affected
The anonymous author whose identity was revealed by Hestia Publishers.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that Hestia Publishers violated GDPR rules by disclosing personal data without proper safeguards.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to implement strong data protection measures to safeguard personal information. It serves as a reminder that failing to protect anonymity can lead to significant penalties.
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The Greek DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 9,000 on Hestia Publishers & Booksellers I. D. Kollaros & Co. S.A. The controller disclosed the identity of an anonymous author by including their legal name alongside other personal data and the pseudonym under which their work was published.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Hestia Publishers & Booksellers I. D. Kollaros & Co. S.A. in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
21 July 2025
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€9,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2921
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hestia Publishers & Booksellers I. D. Kollaros & Co. S.A. - Greece (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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