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Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Violation Found (Greece, 2020)
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs needed to improve its data security practices. This is important because it shows that even government agencies must protect personal information.
What happened
An audit revealed security issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs related to personal data handling.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data is processed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What the authority found
The authority ordered the Ministry to follow recommendations for better data security practices.
Why this matters
This finding highlights the ongoing need for all organizations, including government bodies, to prioritize data security. It encourages businesses to regularly review their data protection measures.
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The HDPA ran an on site audit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as being the data controller according to VIS Regulation and VIS Decision. VIS is an information system for exchanging data among states within Schengen area with an aim to improve common VISA policies. The audit was focused on security issues, which are provided for in Article 32 GDPR and Article 32 of VIS Regulation. Further security requirements are provided for in Article 9 of Council Decision 2008/633/JHA (VIS Decision). Fundamental element of the system is a central database which contains personal data including special categories. The HDPA prepared a detailed analysis of the findings arisen from the audit as well as of the relevant risks, which is however included in a final confidential report. Based on these findings, the HDPA ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to comply with its recommendations that are included in the confidential report according to Article 58(2)(d) GDPR and inform the HDPA accordingly.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Ministry of Foreign Affairs in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Greece (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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