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Knuddels.de – €20,000 Fine (Germany, 2018)
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Knuddels.de faced a €20,000 fine after a hacker attack revealed personal data of around 330,000 users. This incident shows the risks of inadequate data protection practices. Companies must take data security seriously to prevent breaches and potential fines.
What happened
A hacker attack exposed personal data, including passwords and email addresses, of approximately 330,000 users.
Who was affected
About 330,000 users whose personal information was revealed during the security breach.
What the authority found
The authority determined that Knuddels.de failed to meet GDPR security requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the critical need for businesses to implement robust data protection strategies. Companies should regularly review their security practices to avoid similar issues.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Knuddels.de - Germany (2018). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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