ΟΤΕ ΑΕ – Dismissed (Greece, 2022)
The Greek data protection authority dismissed a complaint against two telecom companies due to lack of evidence and jurisdiction issues. This shows that not all privacy complaints lead to enforcement if they don't meet legal criteria.
What happened
The Greek authority dismissed a complaint about communication privacy violations due to insufficient evidence and jurisdiction limits.
Who was affected
A person who complained about privacy violations by two telecom companies in Greece.
What the authority found
The authority found no GDPR violations and dismissed the complaint as it was outside their jurisdiction.
Why this matters
This case illustrates the importance of providing strong evidence when filing privacy complaints and understanding the limits of regulatory bodies' powers. It also highlights that not all privacy issues fall under GDPR jurisdiction.
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Outcome
Dismissed
The complaint or investigation was dismissed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for ΟΤΕ ΑΕ in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
17 May 2022
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. ΟΤΕ ΑΕ - Greece (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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