Unknown – €10,000 Fine (Belgium, 2021)

€10,000Autorité de Protection des Données12 January 2021Belgium
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A company managing a Facebook fan page was fined for not getting permission from a user before using their data. The authority found that the company also failed to respond to the user's request to stop using their information. This case highlights the importance of respecting user privacy and responding to their requests.

What happened

A company managed a Facebook fan page without the user's permission and ignored their request to stop.

Who was affected

The user whose data was used without consent and who requested to stop the processing.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not having valid consent and failing to respond to the user's objection.

Why this matters

This case shows that companies must obtain consent before using personal data and must respond to users' requests. Small business owners should ensure they have clear consent processes in place.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR
Art. 21(1) GDPR
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR
Art. 21(1) GDPR

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Managing a fan page on Facebook without the data subject's permission and failing to comply with the data subject's request after exercising his or her right to object.

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Details

Fine Date

12 January 2021

Authority

Autorité de Protection des Données

Fine Amount

€10,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-526

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