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Social Media Provider – €50,000 Fine (Belgium, 2020)
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A social media provider was fined for sending invitations to contacts without their consent. The company failed to have a legal basis for this action. This case serves as a warning for businesses about the importance of obtaining consent before contacting individuals.
What happened
The company sent invitations to users' contacts without their consent.
Who was affected
The contacts of users who received unsolicited invitations.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company violated GDPR by not having consent or a legal basis for sending the invitations.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the necessity for companies to ensure they have proper consent before reaching out to individuals. It underscores the importance of compliance with data protection regulations.
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The company has sent invitations to contacts uploaded by its users without their consent or any other legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Social Media Provider in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
14 May 2020
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€50,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Social Media Provider - Belgium (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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