Compania de Apa Oltenia S.A. – €1,000 Fine (Romania, 2025)
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Compania de Apa Oltenia S.A. was fined EUR 1,000 for not taking proper steps to protect personal data, which led to a leak on social media. This is important because it shows that companies must prioritize data security to protect user information. Small businesses should review their security measures to prevent similar issues.
What happened
The Romanian DPA fined Compania de Apa Oltenia S.A. for failing to implement adequate security measures, resulting in a data leak.
Who was affected
Users whose personal data was leaked on social media were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company did not meet the required technical and organizational measures for data security under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for companies to take data security seriously. It serves as a warning that inadequate security can lead to financial penalties and loss of trust.
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on Compania de Apa Oltenia S.A. The controller failed to implement adequate technical and organisational measures to ensure data security, resulting in personal data beeing leaked on social media.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Compania de Apa Oltenia S.A. in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
8 December 2025
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2954
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Compania de Apa Oltenia S.A. - Romania (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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