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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. The company included the author's legal name in a public communication, which violated privacy rules. This case shows the importance of protecting authors' identities.
What happened
Hestia Publishers disclosed an anonymous author's legal name alongside their pseudonym.
Who was affected
The anonymous author whose identity was disclosed was affected.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority imposed a fine for violating privacy rules by disclosing personal information without consent.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the need for companies to protect the identities of individuals, especially in creative fields. It serves as a warning to publishers to handle personal data with care.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hestia Publishers & Booksellers I. D. Kollaros & Co. S.A. - Greece (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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