Unknown – €15,000 Fine (Luxembourg, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Luxembourg company was fined €15,000 for not properly involving its data protection officer in important decisions. The authority found that the officer lacked independence and training, which is crucial for protecting personal data. This case emphasizes the need for companies to empower their data protection officers.
What happened
The company failed to sufficiently involve its data protection officer in matters related to personal data protection.
Who was affected
The company's employees and anyone whose data is handled by the company were affected by this lack of oversight.
What the authority found
The authority decided that the company did not comply with GDPR requirements regarding the role and training of the data protection officer.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of having a well-supported data protection officer. Companies should ensure their officers are trained and involved in data protection matters to avoid penalties.
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The DPA of Luxembourg (CNPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 15,000 on a company. During an investigation, the DPA found that the controller had not sufficiently involved the data protection officer in all matters relating to the protection of personal data. In addition, the controller had not guaranteed sufficient autonomy for the data protection officer. Lastly, the data protection officer had not received sufficient training to be able to properly and independently advise and inform the controller.
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Fine
€15K
Details
Fine Date
11 June 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€15,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-753
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Luxembourg (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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