DPA approves SMS messaging by Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for road safety

Original title: Απόφαση σχετικά με την αποστολή σύντομου ηλεκτρονικού μηνύματος (sms) από το Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών στους πολίτες (συνδρομητές κινητής τηλεφωνίας) για την οδική ασφάλεια

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (DPA) has issued Decision 17/2026 regarding SMS messaging by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to mobile subscribers for road safety purposes. This decision establishes the legal framework and conditions under which public authorities may communicate directly with citizens via SMS. The decision clarifies data protection obligations and permissible use cases for direct messaging by government agencies to the public.

What changed

• The DPA issued Decision 17/2026 on 15 September 2026 establishing rules for SMS communications by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to mobile subscribers regarding road safety initiatives

Who is affected

Greece (public authorities, specifically the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, and mobile phone subscribers in Greece)

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