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NewPolicyReported 2026-10-08 20:00

Hellenic DPA fines Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs and E.E.T.A.A. S.A. for data breach

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs EUR 200,000 and E.E.T.A.A. S.A. EUR 150,000 for a data breach involving outdated information systems and inadequate security measures.

Why it matters. The decision highlights the importance of compliance with data protection regulations and the potential financial and reputational risks for organizations handling sensitive personal data.

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Who it touches

  1. 1E.E.T.A.A. S.A.
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Evidence

  • EEuropean Data Protection Board newsRegulator2026-10-08 20:00
    The Hellenic DPA imposed administrative fines of EUR 200 000 on the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs
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  • EEuropean Data Protection Board newsRegulator2026-10-08 20:00
    the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs, in its capacity as controller, had complied with its obligations concerning the notification of the breach to the Authority and its communication to the affected data subjects.
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