Police Officer – €800 Fine (Germany, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A police officer in Germany was fined for using a witness's personal information to contact her directly. This matters because it highlights the importance of handling personal data responsibly, even for law enforcement. Violating privacy rules can lead to penalties.
What happened
A police officer used a witness's personal data to contact her personally.
Who was affected
The witness whose personal data was misused by the police officer.
What the authority found
The authority found that the officer's actions violated data protection rules under Article 6 of GDPR.
Why this matters
This case shows that even police officers must follow privacy laws when handling personal information. It serves as a reminder for all organizations to respect individuals' privacy.
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A police officer used a witness's personal data to contact her personally.
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Fine
€800
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2019
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€800
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Police Officer - Germany (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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