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Private Individual – Fine (Germany, 2021)
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A private individual in Germany faced a fine for sending unencrypted photos of vehicles and drivers to the city of Magdeburg. This case is significant because it emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information when reporting violations.
What happened
The individual emailed unencrypted photos of vehicles and their drivers to the city as part of violation reports.
Who was affected
Drivers whose photos were taken and sent without encryption were affected.
What the authority found
The German data protection authority closed the fine proceedings without imposing a penalty.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that even individuals must handle personal data securely to avoid potential legal issues.
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Original summary: The DPA of Saxony-Anhalt imposed a fine of EUR 200 on a private individual. The controller had taken photos of vehicles and, in some cases, their drivers and emailed them to the city of Magedburg in an unencrypted form as part of reports of violations of the Road Traffic Regulations. Update: The fine proceedings have been closed.
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Details
Fine Date
3 March 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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