Legal Entity – €5,020 Fine (Slovenia, 2025)
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A legal entity in Slovenia was fined €5,020 for failing to protect personal data in an application it developed. The company did not secure the programming interface properly, leading to a data breach that affected around 100,000 users. This incident serves as a warning for businesses to implement strong security measures when handling personal data.
What happened
The legal entity failed to secure its application, resulting in a data breach that exposed personal data of many users.
Who was affected
Approximately 100,000 users whose personal data was compromised due to the lack of security measures.
What the authority found
The Slovenian DPA determined that the legal entity did not implement adequate technical measures to protect personal data, leading to the fine.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the need for companies to prioritize data security and implement necessary protections to prevent breaches. It serves as a reminder that inadequate security can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The Slovenian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,020 on a legal entity. The controller had developed an application that allowed the exchange of personal data, but failed to implement technical measures to protect the programming interface when switching from the test environment to the production environment. This resulted in a data breach affecting approximately 100,000 users. The entity was fined EUR 4,820, and the person responsible was fined EUR 200.
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Fine
€5K
Details
Fine Date
25 July 2025
Authority
Informacijski pooblaščenec
Fine Amount
€5,020
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Entity - Slovenia (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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