Credit brokerage – €1,165 Fine (Czech Republic, 2019)

€1,165Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů4 February 2019Czech Republic
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General GDPR enforcement action

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A credit brokerage in the Czech Republic was fined for not securing personal data properly. They failed to protect data against unauthorized access and accidental loss. This highlights the need for businesses to implement strong security measures to protect customer information.

What happened

The credit brokerage failed to ensure the security of personal data, risking unauthorized access and data loss.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was handled by the credit brokerage without adequate security measures.

What the authority found

The Czech Data Protection Authority found the company violated GDPR by not implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the importance of data security for businesses handling personal information. Companies should adopt robust security practices to prevent data breaches and comply with privacy regulations.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 32(GDPR)
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Detailed

Data was not processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures ('integrity and confidentiality').

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Credit brokerage in CZ

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

4 February 2019

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€1,165

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-15

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