Breikot Management Ltd – €3,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Breikot Management Ltd in Cyprus was fined for collecting more personal data than necessary for its reports. This matters because companies must limit data collection to what is needed for their purposes, protecting individuals' privacy.
What happened
Breikot Management Ltd processed excessive personal data beyond what was necessary for its reporting.
Who was affected
Individuals whose data was excessively collected by Breikot Management Ltd.
What the authority found
The data protection authority fined the company for violating GDPR by collecting more data than necessary, breaching the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of data minimization, reminding companies to collect only the data they need. It highlights the ongoing scrutiny of data practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Breikot Management Ltd. The DPA found that the company had violated the principle of minimization by processing excessive personal data during reporting although less data would also have served the journalistic interest of the public.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Breikot Management Ltd in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2050
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Breikot Management Ltd - Cyprus (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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