ING Bank NV Amsterdam Sucursala București – €20,000 Fine (Romania, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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ING Bank in Romania was fined €20,000 for not securing customer data, which led to unauthorized access and transactions. This case is important because it shows how crucial it is for banks to protect personal data to prevent fraud.
What happened
ING Bank failed to secure customer data, allowing unauthorized access and transactions.
Who was affected
Customers of ING Bank whose personal and financial data were accessed without permission.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA determined that ING Bank did not have adequate security measures in place to protect personal data, violating GDPR standards.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of strong data security measures in the banking sector to prevent unauthorized access and protect customer information. It serves as a warning to financial institutions to review and strengthen their data protection practices.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 20,000 on ING Bank NV Amsterdam Sucursala București. The bank had reported a data breach to the DPA pursuant to Art. 33 GDPR. Several personal data of customers, such as ID card data, bank data, bank card data, etc., were accessed and disclosed without authorization. This resulted in payment transactions being carried out by unauthorized third parties. During its investigation, the DPA found that the bank had failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, which allowed the unauthorized access.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving ING Bank NV Amsterdam Sucursala București in RO
Details
Fine Date
21 November 2022
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€20,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. ING Bank NV Amsterdam Sucursala București - Romania (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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