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LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd – €2,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2019)
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Three companies in Cyprus were fined for unlawfully processing employee data by using a profiling method for sick leave. They were penalized for not following GDPR rules on personal data. This case highlights the need for businesses to handle employee data responsibly.
What happened
The companies used the Bradford factor for monitoring sick leave, which was found to be unlawful processing of personal data.
Who was affected
Employees whose sick leave data was monitored by the companies were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the use of the Bradford factor violated GDPR's rules on processing personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to companies about the importance of complying with data protection laws when handling employee information.
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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
€2K
Details
Fine Date
25 October 2019
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€2,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. LGS Handling Ltd, Louis Travel Ltd, and Louis Aviation Ltd - Cyprus (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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