Unknown Company – €12,500 Fine (Finland, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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An unknown company in Finland was fined €12,500 for processing employee data without a proper legal basis. This case shows that companies must have a valid reason under GDPR to handle employee data. It's a reminder for businesses to review their data processing activities.
What happened
An unknown company processed employee data without a sufficient legal basis.
Who was affected
Employees whose personal data was processed by the company without a valid legal reason.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company processed employee data without a valid legal basis, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of having a clear legal basis for processing employee data. Companies should ensure they comply with GDPR requirements to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
Processing of employee data without sufficient legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Unknown Company in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 May 2020
Authority
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Fine Amount
€12,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-281
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown Company - Finland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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