Data Protection

Real Estate Agency Fined for GDPR Violations

The Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency has fined a real estate agency EUR 100,000.00 for processing personal data in violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The agency acted as a controller in this case.

Real Estate Agency Fined 100,000 EUR

The Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP) has fined a real estate agency 100,000 EUR for violations related to data protection. The agency also announced a conference on Data Protection in AI Systems.

Real Estate Agency Fined EUR 100,000 for GDPR Violations

The Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency has fined a real estate agency EUR 100,000 for violating GDPR provisions. The agency acted as a controller and processed data contrary to the regulation.

Croatian Data Protection Agency Fines Real Estate Agency

The Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency has imposed a EUR 100,000 fine on a real estate agency for processing personal data in violation of the GDPR. The agency acted as a data controller and processed data contrary to the regulation's provisions.

Data Protection Authorities of Slovakia and Austria Meet

Data protection authorities from Slovakia and Austria met on December 10, 2025, in Bratislava to discuss cooperation and upcoming regulatory changes, including GDPR amendments and new EU digital laws. This meeting follows previous bilateral and regional discussions.

DSB Circular on Freedom of Information Act

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) issued a supplementary circular on December 12, 2025, regarding the Freedom of Information Act. This circular clarifies a previous communication, adjusting a reporting deadline for data submissions.

Data Protection Authority 2026 Focus Audits on Processing Security

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) announced its 2026 focus audits will target processing security under Article 32 GDPR. Procedures against selected controllers and processors are scheduled to begin in March 2026, with a second part announced in June 2026.

Data Protection Authority Joint Database Launched

The Austrian Data Protection Authority and the Parliamentary Committee for Data Protection (PDK) have launched a joint database for their decisions within the legal information system (RIS). This new application, named 'Datenschutz-Aufsichtsbehörden', aims to streamline access to data protection rulings.

Irish and Austrian Data Protection Authorities Meeting

The Austrian Data Protection Authority hosted officials from the Irish Data Protection Commission for a meeting on January 13, 2026. The meeting aimed to discuss matters of mutual interest and further strengthen the close cooperation between the two regulatory bodies, particularly concerning cross-border data protection cases.

Hellenic DPA byRisk Project: Data Protection for SMEs and Public Awareness

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority has launched the byRisk project, co-funded by the European Commission, to support SMEs in data protection risk assessment and raise public awareness. The project aims to develop tools for SMEs and the general public, with pilot operations expected by March 2026 and an international conference planned for October 2026.