Knuddels.de – €20,000 Fine (Germany, 2018)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Knuddels.de was fined €20,000 after a hacker attack exposed the personal data of about 330,000 users, including passwords and email addresses. The company failed to protect user data adequately, which is a key requirement under GDPR. This case highlights the importance of strong security measures for online platforms.
What happened
A hacker attack revealed personal data of approximately 330,000 users, including passwords and email addresses.
Who was affected
Users of Knuddels.de whose personal data was exposed in the hack.
What the authority found
The authority fined Knuddels.de for not having adequate security measures in place, violating GDPR's requirement for data protection.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for companies to implement robust security measures to protect user data. It serves as a reminder that failing to secure personal information can lead to significant penalties under GDPR.
GDPR Articles Cited
After a hacker attack in July personal data of approx. 330.000 users, including passwords and email addresses had been revealed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Knuddels.de in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
21 November 2018
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€20,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-25
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Knuddels.de - Germany (2018). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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