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Hellenic DPA fines Ministry and EETAA for data breach

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority issued a final decision on 28/07/2026 imposing administrative fines of EUR 200,000 on the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs and EUR 150,000 on E.E.T.A.A. S.A. for security deficiencies. The DPA also ordered both parties to conclude a GDPR‑compliant data processing agreement and to fully implement security upgrades.

Why it matters: The enforcement action highlights the liability of both controllers and processors for inadequate security and non‑compliant processing agreements under the GDPR.

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Sources
Hellenic DPA decision on a data breach involving E.E.T.A.A. S.A. as processor for the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs
European Data Protection Board news · primary source · Oct 8, 2026
Details
JurisdictionGreece
RegulatorHellenic Data Protection Authority
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusDecided
PublishedOctober 8, 2026
Effectivenot stated
DecisionJuly 28, 2026
PenaltyThe Hellenic DPA imposed administrative fines of EUR 200 000 on the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs and EUR 150 000 on E.E.T.A.A.
OrganisationsMinistry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs, E.E.T.A.A. S.A.
Topicsbreach notification, security, privacy
Datapersonal, sensitive, health, financial