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LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd – €70,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2019)
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LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd were fined for using a method called the Bradford factor to monitor sick leave. This practice was found to be illegal because it involved processing personal data without proper consent. This case highlights the importance of following data protection rules when handling employee information.
What happened
The companies used the Bradford factor for profiling and monitoring sick leave without valid consent.
Who was affected
Employees whose sick leave data was monitored using the Bradford factor were affected.
What the authority found
The Commissioner ruled that the companies violated GDPR by unlawfully processing personal data.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes that companies must ensure they have a legal basis for processing personal data, especially regarding employee monitoring. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data handling practices.
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The decision found that the use of the Bradford factor for profiling and monitoring sick leave constituted unlawful processing of personal data in breach of Article 6 and Article 9 of the GDPR. Three fines of EUR 70,000, EUR 10,000 and EUR 2,000 were imposed for this infringement. The decision was announced on 2020/10/13.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd in CY
Fine
€70K
Details
Fine Date
25 October 2019
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€70,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd - Cyprus (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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