Greece’s Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) has imposed a €40,000 fine on the ruling New Democracy party for failing to protect the personal data of Greeks living abroad, following the "email-gate" scandal. The investigation was initiated after former MEP Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou was accused of sending unsolicited emails to expatriates before the European Parliament elections. Additionally, two former ND officials were fined for leaking a voter list, while the Ministry of Interior faced a €400,000 fine. The case is currently under criminal investigation for possible data protection violations.
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The Hellenic Data Protection Authority has imposed significant fines on both Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou and the Greek state in the aftermath of the "email gate" scandal.
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