Housing Association – €500 Fine (Estonia, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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An Estonian housing association was fined for posting photos of its members without asking for their permission. This breach of privacy rules shows the importance of getting consent before sharing personal images. Small associations should be aware of privacy obligations.
What happened
The housing association published photos of its members without obtaining their consent.
Who was affected
Members of the housing association whose photos were published without their permission.
What the authority found
The authority fined the housing association for violating GDPR by not having a valid legal basis, such as consent, to publish the photos.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sharing personal images, reminding organizations to respect privacy rights. It serves as a warning to small associations about their responsibilities under privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
Fine of EUR 500 against a housing association for publishing photos showing members of the association without their consent.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Housing Association in EE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
30 April 2020
Authority
Andmekaitse Inspektsioon
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-302
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Housing Association - Estonia (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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