Complaint about the violation of personal data to disclose the information of the applicant in the case of MEP Alexis Georgoulis, received and reviewing the principle of personal data protection, apply the prescribed sanctions.

This is stated in the message of the department. that he was the recipient of a complaint, understandably not disclosed as to who filed it, for a breach of personal data in the Georgoulis case.

The department clearly implies that it is already investigating who leaked the complainant’s name and other details, as PASOK is known to have filed allegations of leaking the official opposition party.

In addition, from the official statement of the Media Department, they are asked to immediately remove any information related to the case under consideration regarding personal data.

Full announcement:

In connection with the continuous publication since April 17, 2023 in the electronic media of the name, photographs, as well as other personal data of the employee of the European Commission who filed a complaint with the competent authorities of Belgium about the alleged commission of criminal offenses against her actions by a member of the European Parliament, the Data Protection Authority at in the exercise of its powers, has decided, after filing a relevant complaint, to initiate the process of investigating any violation of the legislation on the protection of personal data, as well as issuing temporary orders restricting processing.

While reserving the opportunity to deal with the relevant complaint and in general the questions that arise, the Office first of all calls on the media that have already published the relevant personal data to immediately check the lawfulness of the processing in question in accordance with the legal requirements for the protection of personal data and take the necessary measures from home, by checking whether it appears necessary to disclose the applicant’s personal data as an alleged victim of a criminal act in order to exercise the right to freedom of expression and the right to information and information.

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