Individuals – €150,000 Fine (Greece, 2022)
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The Greek privacy authority fined Vodafone €150,000 for failing to prevent unauthorized SIM swaps, which led to personal data breaches. This case is important because it stresses the need for telecom companies to have strong security measures to protect customer data.
What happened
Vodafone allowed unauthorized SIM swaps, leading to personal data breaches.
Who was affected
Customers of Vodafone who were affected by unauthorized SIM swaps and related data breaches.
What the authority found
The Greek authority ruled that Vodafone did not have adequate security measures to prevent unauthorized access to customer data.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the critical need for telecom companies to implement robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches. It serves as a warning to ensure compliance with privacy and security standards.
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Entities Involved
The case focused on SIM swap fraud and data breaches, not related to cookies or consent.
Violations (1)
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Individuals in GR
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Details
Fine Date
21 July 2022
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€150,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-5517About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Individuals - Greece (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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