LatviaPublished: 3 September 2026 at 09:28

Latvian consumer rights watchdog PTAC reports data security incident

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has announced a data security incident in one of the information systems under its management. The affected system is used for supervising licensed businesses.

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC), Latvia's consumer protection authority, has reported a data security incident affecting one of the information systems it manages.

According to PTAC, the incident involved a system used for the oversight of licensed businesses operating under the authority's supervision.

The authority's statement did not provide further details on the circumstances of the incident, its potential impact, or any planned follow-up measures.

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