Restaurant – €500 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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A restaurant in Germany was fined EUR 500 for throwing away Covid contact forms in the forest. This matters because it shows that businesses must handle personal data responsibly, especially during health crises. Disposing of such information improperly can lead to penalties.
What happened
The restaurant disposed of a large quantity of Covid contact forms in the forest.
Who was affected
Visitors who provided their contact information for Covid tracing were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the restaurant failed to protect personal data by improperly disposing of it.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of proper data disposal practices for businesses. It serves as a reminder that mishandling personal information can result in fines.
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The DPA from Baden-Württemberg imposed a fine of EUR 500 on a restaurant. The owner had disposed of a large quantity of Covid contact forms in the forest.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Restaurant - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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