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Unknown Company – €12,500 Fine (Finland, 2020)
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An unknown company was fined for processing employee data without a proper legal basis. This matters because it shows that companies must have a valid reason to handle personal information. The fine of €12,500 serves as a reminder for businesses to check their data practices.
What happened
An unknown company processed employee data without sufficient legal justification.
Who was affected
Employees whose personal data was processed by the company.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company lacked a valid legal basis for processing employee data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for businesses to ensure they have a legal reason for handling employee data. Companies should review their data processing practices to avoid penalties.
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Processing of employee data without sufficient legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
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Details
Fine Date
22 May 2020
Authority
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Fine Amount
€12,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown Company - Finland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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