First German data protection authority issues GDPR fine

The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Baden-Wuerttemberg (LfDI) was the first German data protection authority to impose a fine under the GDPR. The fine of € 20,000 sanctions the violation by a social media company of its obligation to ensure data security of processing of personal data pursuant to Art. 32 (1) (a) GDPR (obligation to pseudonymise and encrypt personal data).

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