Creditor – €870 Fine (Hungary, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Hungarian company was fined for sending a debt reminder via SMS even after the debt was paid. This mistake shows the importance of keeping accurate records to avoid unnecessary communication. Businesses should ensure their data is up-to-date to prevent similar errors.
What happened
Creditor sent an SMS debt reminder to a person who had already settled their debt.
Who was affected
Individuals who received incorrect debt reminders from the company.
What the authority found
The Hungarian data protection authority found the company violated GDPR by not ensuring data accuracy and sending unnecessary communications.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to maintain accurate data records. It serves as a reminder to regularly update customer information to prevent privacy breaches and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
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Sending of SMS to a data subject as a reminder for a debt, even when the debt has already been paid.
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Details
Fine Date
9 March 2020
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€870
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Creditor - Hungary (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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