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noyb files two complaints with EDPS over EU Parliament recruitment platform data breach

In early May 2024 the European Parliament disclosed a massive breach of its PEOPLE recruitment platform affecting over 8,000 staff. noyb filed two complaints with the European Data Protection Supervisor alleging violations of the EU GDPR, including data‑minimisation, retention and failure to honor erasure requests. The complaints seek corrective measures and a possible administrative fine.

Why it matters: The breach exposes personal and sensitive data of EU staff and triggers potential GDPR enforcement against the Parliament.

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noyb files two complaints against EU Parliament over massive data breach
noyb · primary source · Aug 22, 2024
noyb files two complaints against EU Parliament over massive data breach
noyb · Aug 22, 2024
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Supervisor
LegislatureEuropean Parliament
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusFiled
PublishedAugust 22, 2024
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsEuropean Parliament, noyb
Topicsdata minimization, retention, security, breach notification, access, deletion
Datapersonal, sensitive