Real Estate Agency Fined EUR 100,000 for GDPR Violations

Croatia AZOP News

Filed February 19th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

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.

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What changed

The Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP) has imposed an administrative fine of EUR 100,000 on an unnamed real estate agency for processing personal data in violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The agency was acting as a data controller and its processing activities were found to be contrary to the regulation's provisions.

This enforcement action highlights the significant financial penalties that can be levied for GDPR non-compliance. Real estate agencies and other entities acting as data controllers must ensure their data processing activities strictly adhere to GDPR requirements, particularly concerning consent, data minimization, and purpose limitation. Failure to comply can result in substantial fines, reputational damage, and potential legal action.

What to do next

Review data processing activities for compliance with GDPR
Ensure all data processing is conducted in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation
Consult legal counsel regarding specific GDPR obligations for real estate agencies

Penalties

EUR 100,000

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A real estate agency fined 100,000.00 EUR

19 February 2026 The Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency imposed an administrative fine of EUR 100,000.00 on a real estate agency, acting as a controller, for processing contrary to the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation, specifically in...