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Unknown – €20,000 Fine (Germany, 2018)
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A company in Germany was fined for not quickly notifying people about a data breach. This delay could have put affected individuals at risk. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to act swiftly when handling data breaches.
What happened
The company failed to notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals about a data breach in a timely manner.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was compromised in the data breach.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company did not meet its legal obligation to promptly report the data breach.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of quick action in data breach situations. Businesses must have clear procedures in place to notify affected individuals and authorities without delay.
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Late notification of a data breach and failure to notify the data subjects.
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Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in DE
Fine
€20K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2018
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€20,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-29
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Germany (2018). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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