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Police Officer – €800 Fine (Germany, 2019)
Privacy enforcement record
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A police officer was fined for using a witness's personal information to contact her directly. This is significant because it shows that even law enforcement must follow rules about using personal data. Misusing personal information can lead to penalties.
What happened
A police officer contacted a witness using her personal data without proper authorization.
Who was affected
The witness whose personal data was misused by the police officer.
What the authority found
The authority imposed an €800 fine on the police officer for this violation.
Why this matters
This case highlights that all individuals, including police officers, must respect privacy laws. It reinforces the need for proper training and adherence to data protection regulations.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Police Officer - Germany (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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