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Candidate for parliamentary elections – €2,000 Fine (Greece, 2021)
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A parliamentary candidate in Greece was fined for calling a voter without proper consent before the elections. This is important because it shows that political candidates must respect people's privacy when campaigning. Candidates should always get permission before contacting potential voters.
What happened
The candidate called a voter on her private mobile number to promote their candidacy without proper consent.
Who was affected
The voter who received the unsolicited call was affected.
What the authority found
The Greek DPA ruled that the candidate violated GDPR by not properly handling personal data during the campaign.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for political candidates to follow privacy laws when reaching out to voters. It serves as a warning that privacy violations can lead to fines, even in election contexts.
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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
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