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Deutsche Wohnen SE – Fine (Germany, 2019)
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Deutsche Wohnen SE faced additional fines for improperly storing tenant data in 15 specific cases. This highlights the need for companies to follow privacy laws in every instance of data handling.
What happened
Deutsche Wohnen SE was fined for storing tenant personal data improperly in 15 individual cases.
Who was affected
Specific tenants whose personal data was improperly stored by Deutsche Wohnen SE.
What the authority found
The authority found that Deutsche Wohnen SE violated data protection rules regarding the storage of personal data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for companies to adhere to privacy laws consistently. Businesses should ensure compliance in all aspects of data handling to avoid penalties.
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In addition to sanctioning violations of privacy by design principles (Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 25 GDPR - see separate entry), the Berlin data protection commissioner imposed further fines of between 6,000 and 17,000 euros on the company for the inadmissible storage of personal data of tenants in 15 specific individual cases.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving Deutsche Wohnen SE in DE
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Fine Date
30 October 2019
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Deutsche Wohnen SE - Germany (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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