SC Cntar Tarom SA – €5,000 Fine (Romania, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Tarom Airlines was fined for not protecting passenger data properly, leading to unauthorized disclosure. This case is important because it shows the need for strong data security measures. It reminds companies to regularly update their security practices to protect personal data.
What happened
Tarom Airlines failed to secure passenger data, resulting in unauthorized disclosure.
Who was affected
Five passengers whose data was disclosed without authorization.
What the authority found
The Romanian authority found that Tarom Airlines did not implement adequate security measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical importance of implementing effective security measures to protect personal data. It serves as a warning to companies to regularly assess and improve their data protection strategies to prevent unauthorized access.
GDPR Articles Cited
Unauthorised disclosure of the data of five Tarom passengers due to inadequate technical and organisational measures for secure data processing. Among other things, the company was required to take corrective action, including training its employees and conducting risk assessment procedures.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving SC Cntar Tarom SA in RO
Details
Fine Date
27 July 2020
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-360
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SC Cntar Tarom SA - Romania (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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