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Asper Biogene OÜ – Fine (Estonia, 2025)
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The Estonian DPA initially fined Asper Biogene OÜ for a data leak but the Tartu County Court later overturned this decision. This situation highlights the ongoing legal challenges companies face regarding data protection.
What happened
Asper Biogene OÜ was fined for a data leak due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal, health, and genetic data was compromised in the leak.
What the authority found
The court overturned the DPA's fine, indicating a legal dispute over the enforcement of data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case illustrates the complexities of data protection enforcement and the importance of having robust security measures in place to protect personal data.
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The Estonian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 85,000 on Asper Biogene OÜ. Asper Biogene OÜ suffered a data leak due to a lack of adequate security measures. The leak affected approximately 100,000 files containing personal, health and genetic data. Asper Biogene OÜ also appointed a member of the board of directors as DPO, resulting in a conflict of interest. A fine of EUR 80,000 was imposed for the inadequate security measures. The unlawful appointment of the DPO was fined EUR 5,000. ---UPDATE--- The Tartu County Court overturned the DPA's decision. The DPA has appealed against the court's decision.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Asper Biogene OÜ in EE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 January 2025
Authority
Andmekaitse Inspektsioon
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Asper Biogene OÜ - Estonia (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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