SC Cntar Tarom SA – €4,837 Fine (Romania, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Romania's data protection authority fined Tarom for not having strong enough security measures to protect passenger data. This led to unauthorized access to five passengers' personal information. The case shows the importance of having robust security systems to protect customer data.
What happened
Tarom was fined for failing to implement adequate security measures, leading to unauthorized access to passenger data.
Who was affected
Five passengers of Tarom had their personal data accessed without authorization.
What the authority found
The authority found that Tarom violated GDPR by not having proper security measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to have strong security measures to protect personal data. Businesses should regularly assess and update their security practices to avoid similar fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
The National Supervisory Authority conducted an investigation into Tarom's security measures and found that Tarom had not implemented adequate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data of its passengers. This led to the unauthorized access and disclosure of data belonging to five of Tarom's passengers. Whether there had been a violation of GDPR Art.32 (security of processing). Tarom was fined 24,182.50 lei (approx. 5,000 Euros). Tarom was required to take corrective measures, such as undertaking risk assessment procedures, reviewing and updating their security, and training its employees.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving SC Cntar Tarom SA in RO
Details
Fine Date
6 July 2020
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€4,837
24,183 RON
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-2593About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SC Cntar Tarom SA - Romania (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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