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Unknown Company – €2,860 Fine (Hungary, 2019)
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An employer checked an employee's work devices while he was on sick leave, which led to the suspension of his account. The employee wasn't notified beforehand and couldn't access his private information. This case highlights the need for clear rules about employee monitoring and privacy.
What happened
An employer accessed an employee's desktop, laptop, and emails without prior notification during the employee's sick leave.
Who was affected
The employee whose work devices were accessed by the employer while he was on sick leave.
What the authority found
The authority found that the employer violated privacy rules by not notifying the employee and not allowing him to manage his private information.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that employers must have clear policies on monitoring employees and respect their privacy. Companies should review their monitoring practices to ensure compliance.
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An employee was on sick leave when his employer checked his desktop, laptop and emails to ensure that his work-related duties were being covered in his absence. The employer then suspended his account. The employee did not receive pre-notification and did not have the chance to copy / delete his private information (telephone numbers, messages). According to NAIH, employers must record the access with minutes and photos. Employment agreements must regulate whether employees can use work equipment for private purposes. Privacy notices must contain the reasons for employee monitoring (e.g. business continuity, internal investigation, disciplinary purposes, and the specific retention period of employee data - including the length and recurrence of backup copies. Employers must also prepare ”balancing tests” to prove their legitimate interests for general employee monitoring and specific cases.
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Details
Fine Date
15 October 2019
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€2,860
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown Company - Hungary (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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