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Italian DPA fines security firm €39,000 for employee data violations

in effect EU-IT

The enforcement highlights the GDPR’s strict requirements for employee data access and transparent processing of location data.

Data governance Employee GDPR
Moderate 59 · Oct 9, 2026 · European Data Protection Board news
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Swedish DPA fines Miljödata approx EUR 160,000 for insufficient security measures

decided EU-SE

The fine underscores the enforcement of GDPR security obligations for data processors handling large volumes of personal and sensitive data.

Cybersecurity Enforcement GDPR
Moderate 57 · Oct 8, 2026 · European Data Protection Board news
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CNIL closes injunction against FRANCE TRAVAIL after compliance with data security measures

decided EU-FR

The closure shows that timely remediation of GDPR security deficiencies can halt additional penalties.

Cybersecurity Data governance
Moderate 42 · Oct 8, 2026 · CNIL (France)
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European Commission sends formal notice to Bulgaria for non‑compliance with the Digital Services Act

announced EU-BG

The action highlights EU enforcement of the Digital Services Act and its impact on national enforcement frameworks and platform liability.

Enforcement Privacy DSA
Moderate 45 · Oct 1, 2026 · European Commission digital strategy news
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Spanish Data Protection Agency issues warning to company over AI-driven resume screening

published EU-ES

The AEPD’s warning highlights GDPR compliance requirements for AI use in recruitment, emphasizing transparency, human control, and risk assessment.

AI governance Data governance
Moderate 46 · Sep 23, 2026 · AEPD (Spain) press releases
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Spanish DPA fines Securitas Direct €100,000 for charging phone line for data subject rights

decided EU-ES

The enforcement underscores that charging fees for exercising GDPR data subject rights is prohibited.

Data governance Enforcement GDPR
Moderate 59 · Sep 22, 2026 · European Data Protection Board news
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Dutch DPA fines Uber €824,990,000 for automated decisions affecting drivers

announced EU-NL

The fine underscores strict GDPR enforcement of automated decision‑making provisions.

AI governance Enforcement GDPR
Moderate 56 · Sep 10, 2026 · Hunton Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog
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AEPD opens investigation into Ministry of Interior report listing journalists and political leanings

announced EU-ES

The investigation could impact how government bodies handle journalists' personal and political data under GDPR.

Cybersecurity Data governance
Moderate 44 · Sep 9, 2026 · AEPD (Spain) press releases
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Irish DPC welcomes court conviction of Brown Thomas for ePrivacy breaches

decided EU-IE

The enforcement action underscores the consequences of non‑compliance with ePrivacy rules for electronic marketing in Ireland.

Data governance Enforcement ePrivacy Directive
Moderate 49 · Sep 7, 2026 · Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
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AEPD to host data‑protection session at XX Jornadas STIC on 24 Nov 2026

announced EU-ES

The AEPD’s participation highlights the growing relevance of privacy and data‑protection in AI‑driven cybersecurity discussions.

AI governance Cybersecurity
Moderate 50 · Sep 2, 2026 · AEPD (Spain) press releases
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