Unknown – €15,150 Fine (Hungary, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Hungary's data protection authority fined a company for not reporting a data breach when a flash drive with personal data was lost. This matters because it highlights the importance of promptly notifying authorities about data breaches to comply with GDPR rules.
What happened
A company failed to notify authorities about a data breach after losing a flash drive containing personal data.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was stored on the lost flash drive.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated GDPR by not fulfilling its obligation to report the data breach.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the critical need for companies to have procedures in place for reporting data breaches quickly. It serves as a reminder that failure to notify can lead to fines and regulatory scrutiny.
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The data controller did not fulfil its data breach notification obligations when a flash memory with personal data was lost.
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Fine
€15K
Details
Fine Date
25 June 2019
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€15,150
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Hungary (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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