Private individual – €150 Fine (Romania, 2022)
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In Romania, a private individual was fined EUR 150 for using someone else's personal data without permission. The data protection authority found this unauthorized use to be a clear violation of privacy rules. This case shows that handling personal data without consent can lead to penalties.
What happened
A private individual made unauthorized use of another person's personal data.
Who was affected
The person whose personal data was used without their consent.
What the authority found
The Romanian data authority determined that the individual lacked a valid legal basis for processing the personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for everyone to obtain consent before using someone else's personal information. It serves as a warning that unauthorized data use can result in fines.
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 150 on a private individual. The individual had made unauthorized use of another person's personal data without their consent.
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Fine
€150
Details
Fine Date
18 October 2022
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€150
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1450
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Romania (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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