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Private Individual – €200 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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A private individual was fined for sending unencrypted photos of vehicles and their drivers to the city of Magdeburg. This action breached data protection laws that require secure handling of personal information. The fine of €200 serves as a reminder for individuals to protect personal data properly.
What happened
The individual emailed unencrypted photos of vehicles and drivers to a city authority.
Who was affected
Drivers and vehicle owners whose photos were taken and shared without proper security.
What the authority found
The authority found that the individual violated GDPR by failing to protect personal data when sending it unencrypted.
Why this matters
This case shows that even individuals can face penalties for mishandling personal data. It emphasizes the need for everyone to understand and follow data protection practices.
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Original summary: The DPA of Saxony-Anhalt imposed a fine of EUR 200 on a private individual. The controller had taken photos of vehicles and, in some cases, their drivers and emailed them to the city of Magedburg in an unencrypted form as part of reports of violations of the Road Traffic Regulations.
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Details
Fine Date
24 October 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€200
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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