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Data breach at the FDP Saxony

Data breach at the FDP Saxony

Date: 18.12.2018

Responsible body: FDP Saxony

Type of data mismatch: members received incorrect forms

Some members receive forms from other members in the course of a postal vote. The error lay with the external service provider.

Categories of data concerned: Member data

Legal classification: Not subject to registration

Practical tip: Use an order processing agreement to regulate collaboration with order processors so that you can assign error assignments for data breaches in accordance with the contract if necessary.

Country: Germany, Saxony

Fines: Not specified

Source: Day24

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