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Bank – €500 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
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A bank in Bulgaria collected personal data about a student without a valid reason. This matters because it highlights the importance of having a legal basis for handling personal information, which protects people's privacy.
What happened
The bank gained personal data concerning a student without a legal basis.
Who was affected
The student whose personal data was collected by the bank.
What the authority found
The authority found that the bank did not have a valid legal basis for processing the student's personal data.
Why this matters
This case shows that companies must ensure they have a legal reason to collect personal data. Small businesses should review their data collection practices to avoid similar issues.
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A bank gained personal data concernign a student wihtout a legal basis.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
17 January 2019
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bank - Bulgaria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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