# Alpha Bank Romania SA: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP)
- Date: 2022-08-29
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1377
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47492
- Topics: Recipient, Security, Processing Agreement, IP Address, Personal Data, Privacy by Design & Default, Insurance, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement, Processing

## Summary

The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on Alpha Bank Romania SA. The bank had accidentally sent a document to the wrong recipient via WhatsApp. The document contained personal data of four data subjects, such as first and last names and information on loans and contracts. During its investigation, the DPA found that the bank had failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.

## Full text

The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on Alpha Bank Romania SA. The bank had accidentally sent a document to the wrong recipient via WhatsApp. The document contained personal data of four data subjects, such as first and last names and information on loans and contracts. During its investigation, the DPA found that the bank had failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.

GDPR Articles: Art. 29 GDPR, Art. 32 (1) b) GDPR, Art. 32 (2), (4) GDPR
Industry: Finance, Insurance and Consulting

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