Credit brokerage – €1,165 Fine (Czech Republic, 2019)
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
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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Credit brokerage - Czech Republic (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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