Police officer – €350 Fine (Germany, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A police officer in Germany was fined for sharing photos of a presentation that included personal data in a WhatsApp group. This action violated data protection rules by exposing sensitive information to unauthorized individuals. It serves as a reminder that even public officials must handle personal data responsibly.
What happened
The police officer shared photos containing personal data in a WhatsApp group.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was included in the shared photos.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the officer violated GDPR's rules on data processing and sharing.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that everyone, including public servants, must protect personal information. Organizations should train employees on proper data handling to prevent similar breaches.
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A police officer took photos of an official presentation that contained personal data and shared them in a Whats App group.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€350
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1043
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Police officer - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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