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Breikot Management Ltd – €3,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2023)
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Breikot Management Ltd in Cyprus was fined EUR 3,000 for processing more personal data than necessary for journalistic purposes. This ruling stresses the importance of data minimization, which means only collecting the data that is truly needed.
What happened
The DPA imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Breikot Management Ltd for violating the principle of data minimization by processing excessive personal data.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was collected by Breikot Management Ltd were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company had processed more personal data than necessary, violating GDPR's principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to collect only the data they need for their purposes. It reinforces the principle of data minimization, which is crucial for protecting individuals' privacy.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Breikot Management Ltd - Cyprus (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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