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Facebook Germany GmbH – €51,000 Fine (Germany, 2019)
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Facebook Germany was fined because it failed to notify the local authority about its data protection officer. This is significant because it shows that companies must follow notification rules to protect user data.
What happened
Facebook Germany did not notify the local authority about its appointed data protection officer.
Who was affected
Facebook Germany and its users who rely on proper data protection practices.
What the authority found
The authority found that Facebook Germany neglected its obligation to notify the local authority about its data protection officer, which is required under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of compliance with notification requirements. Companies should ensure they are transparent about their data protection practices to avoid penalties.
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Whereas Facebook Ireland had appointed a data proteciton officer for all group companies located in the EU, this appontment was not notfied to the DPA Hamburg, competent for Facebook Germany GmbH. The fine was calculated on the basis of the turnover of the German branch (EUR 35 million). Relevant factors for the calculation were i.a. that the omitted notification was immediately made up for, Facebook acted negligently and did not violate the duty to appoint a data protection officer but only the notification obligation.
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No other enforcement actions found for Facebook Germany GmbH in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2019
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€51,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Facebook Germany GmbH - Germany (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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