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Unknown – €18,000 Fine (Luxembourg, 2021)
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A company in Luxembourg was fined €18,000 for not properly involving its data protection officer in important data matters. This matters because it shows that companies must prioritize data protection roles and provide necessary resources. Failing to do so can lead to significant financial penalties.
What happened
The Luxembourg DPA fined a company €18,000 for not involving its data protection officer in all relevant data protection matters.
Who was affected
The company and its data protection officer were affected by the lack of proper involvement and resources.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the company failed to comply with GDPR requirements regarding the role of the data protection officer.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of having a well-supported data protection officer in every company. It serves as a warning to others about the consequences of neglecting data protection responsibilities.
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The DPA of Luxembourg has imposed a fine of EUR 18,000 on a company. According to the DPA, the controller firstly failed to involve the data protection officer in all matters relating to the protection of personal data. Secondly, the controller failed to provide the data protection officer with the necessary resources to perform his duties.
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Fine
€18K
Details
Fine Date
31 May 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€18,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3555About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Luxembourg (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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