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Bank – €380 Fine (Bulgaria, 2021)

€380Commission for Personal Data Protection26 October 2021Bulgaria
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A Bulgarian bank was fined EUR 380 for sharing personal data with other companies without permission. This matters because it shows that businesses must be careful about how they handle personal information to avoid penalties.

What happened

The bank unlawfully transferred personal data to third parties.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was shared without their consent.

What the authority found

The data protection authority found that the bank violated GDPR rules regarding lawful data processing.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sharing personal data. Businesses should ensure they have proper agreements in place to protect user information.

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The Bulgarian DPA has fined a bank EUR 380 for the unlawful transfer of personal data to third parties.

Details

Fine Date

26 October 2021

Authority

Commission for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€380

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