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Unknown – €1,500 Fine (Belgium, 2020)

€1,500Autorité de Protection des Données13 November 2020Belgium
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A social housing company in Belgium was fined for not following data protection rules. This case shows that all organizations must be transparent and clear about how they handle personal data.

What happened

The company did not comply with GDPR principles regarding data processing and transparency.

Who was affected

Residents and individuals whose data was managed by the social housing company were affected by the lack of compliance.

What the authority found

The Belgian data protection authority found that the company failed to meet several GDPR requirements, leading to the fine.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder that all organizations, including social housing providers, must adhere to data protection laws to protect individuals' privacy.

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The Belgian DPA (APD/GBA) imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a social housing company for non-compliance with several principles of the GDPR such as data processing as well as the principles of legality and transparency (e.g. insufficient privacy policy, lack of information on camera surveillance).

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Details

Fine Date

13 November 2020

Authority

Autorité de Protection des Données

Fine Amount

€1,500

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-2967

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