Headquarter of a Fire Brigade – €10,000 Fine (Greece, 2026)
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined a Fire Brigade Headquarters €10,000 for improperly storing an employee's health data. The organization kept excessive medical information related to the employee's sick leave without a valid reason. This case serves as a reminder for employers to limit data collection to what is necessary.
What happened
The Fire Brigade Headquarters stored unnecessary health data of an employee related to her sick leave.
Who was affected
An employee of the Fire Brigade was affected by the improper storage of her health data.
What the authority found
The authority found that the Fire Brigade violated GDPR by processing more health data than necessary.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for organizations to collect only the data they truly need. It serves as a caution for employers to review their data handling practices to comply with GDPR.
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The Greek DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a Fire Brigade Head Quarter. The controller had stored health data of an employee which had been in relation with her sick leave. The controller stored every detail of the medical condition, treatment and other related data. The ammount of data processed had not been necessary for the purpose and therefore no legal basis.
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No other enforcement actions found for Headquarter of a Fire Brigade in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
8 January 2026
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2999
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Headquarter of a Fire Brigade - Greece (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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