Company – Fine (Germany, 2021)

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Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz1 January 2021Germany
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A company stored important telecommunications equipment in a guest bathroom, which was not a secure location. This situation raised serious concerns about data security and privacy. Companies must ensure that sensitive information is kept in safe and appropriate environments.

What happened

A company improperly stored telecommunications hardware in a bathroom.

Who was affected

The company’s employees and clients who rely on secure data handling were affected.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company failed to meet data protection standards by not securing its equipment properly.

Why this matters

This case highlights the critical need for businesses to prioritize data security and ensure that sensitive equipment is stored in secure locations to protect user information.

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A company had stored telecommunications hardware, a server and backup technology in a guest bathroom. The server cabinet, which did not have an intact lock, also served as a changing table.

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Jan 2021

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Details

Fine Date

1 January 2021

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1336

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