Austrian Data Protection Authority impose fine of EUR 9.5 million on Austrian Post

Austria Post have released an update on a data protection case dating back to January 2019.

The company says: “The data protection fine totalling EUR 18 million which was imposed upon Austrian Post by the Austrian Data Protection Authority on 28 October 2019 was overturned by the Federal Administrative Court in a ruling handed down on 26 November 2020, and the criminal proceedings were terminated. Up until now the Supreme Administrative Court has not yet decided upon the admissibility of the extraordinary appeal.

“In a further procedure focusing on providing information about personal data, the Austrian Data Protection Authority imposed a fine of EUR 9.5m on Austrian Post on 28 September 2021. The allegations made by the Authority mainly relate to the fact that, in addition to the contact opportunities made available by Austrian Post via mail, a web contact form and the company’s customer service centre, inquiries about personal data must also be made possible via e-mail. Austrian Post also intends to launch an appeal against this decision.

“These developments do not adversely impact the current estimations and guidance of Austrian Post with respect to the 2021 financial year.”