The DVI's decision follows an incident in 2020 when an individual attempted to fraudulently gain access to Tet+ platform services by using another person's data.
The fraudulent behavior involved an attempt to circumvent the security solutions included in the application process. Since then, the use of the service has allegedly been improved in order to exclude such attempts of fraudulent behavior. Also, the DVI has not identified any victims or harm to any specific person and Tet has eliminated any possibilities that could have had negative consequences for customers, the company said.
The technology company Tet filed a lawsuit to annul the DVI's decision and the EUR 1.2 million fine imposed in connection with the company's processing of personal data by providing the content streaming service Tet+.
Tet's representatives previously said that the company considers the DVI's decision unjustified, adding that Tet+'s customers have not suffered any damages, which was also established by the DVI.
The company insists that it has implemented and complies with strict requirements for the protection of personal data, which it continues to improve in line with innovations, "best practices, recommendations of experts and supervisory authorities, as well as business development requirements".
The company's claim had already been rejected by the courts of first instance. The regional court also rejected the claim. The judgment is not subject to appeal and the decision of the DVI to fine the company has therefore become final.
