Candidate for parliamentary elections – €2,000 Fine (Greece, 2021)
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A Greek parliamentary candidate was fined EUR 2,000 for calling a voter on her private mobile number to promote their candidacy. The candidate's answers about how they used her personal data were confusing and contradictory. This case highlights the importance of being transparent about data use during elections.
What happened
The candidate called a voter on her private mobile number without clear consent.
Who was affected
The voter whose private mobile number was called by the candidate.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority ruled that the candidate failed to provide clear information about the use of personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that candidates must handle personal data carefully and transparently during elections. It serves as a reminder for all political figures to respect voters' privacy.
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The Greek DPA (HDPA) has fined a parliamentary candidate EUR 2,000. The data subject had received a call from the controller on her private mobile number prior to the Greek parliamentary elections in July 2019. The call was made for the purpose of promoting the controller's candidacy. The data subject's inquiries regarding the use of her personal data were answered by the controller in a contradictory manner.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
16 April 2021
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-646
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Candidate for parliamentary elections - Greece (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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