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

€10,000Autorité de Protection des Données12 January 2021Belgium
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Belgium's data protection authority fined a company for managing a Facebook fan page without the necessary permission from the person involved. This ruling is important because it reinforces the need for consent when handling personal data.

What happened

A company was fined for operating a Facebook fan page without the data subject's permission.

Who was affected

A person whose data was used without consent was affected by this action.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the company failed to comply with GDPR requirements regarding consent and data subject rights.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the importance of obtaining consent before using someone's personal data, especially on social media platforms. It serves as a warning to companies about the risks of non-compliance.

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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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Current
Jan 2021

Fine

€10K

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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