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Private individual – €600 Fine (Austria, 2021)
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An Austrian individual was fined EUR 600 for sharing a court report that revealed a kindergarten teacher's health information without permission. This matters because it shows that sharing sensitive personal data can lead to penalties, even if the intention was to report a concern.
What happened
The individual submitted a court report containing health-related data about a kindergarten teacher to a public institution.
Who was affected
The kindergarten teacher whose health information was disclosed without consent.
What the authority found
The Austrian DPA ruled that the individual's actions unlawfully processed the kindergarten teacher's personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of handling personal data with care, as unauthorized sharing can result in fines. Individuals and businesses should be cautious when dealing with sensitive information.
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The Austrian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. The individual had contacted a public institution to draw their attention to the fact that the statement of a kindergarten teacher that she was 50% disabled did not correspond to reality. For this purpose, the person submitted a court report that contained health-related data of the data subject. In the course of its investigation, the DPA found that the transmission of the court report constituted an unlawful processing of the kindergarten teacher's personal data.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2021
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Austria (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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