Hellenic Post (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΑ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ)
€2,995,140
Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security
Decision Date
February 28, 2024
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)
GR
Sector
Transportation and Energy
Country
GR
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,995,140 on the Hellenic Post (ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΑ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ). The controller had suffered a data breach which resulted in personal data being accessed and later published on the Dark Web. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent such an incident.
Legal Citations
Art. 5 (1)Art. 32
Issues & Violations
Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security