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Restaurant – €500 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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A restaurant in Germany was fined €500 for improperly disposing of Covid contact forms in a forest. This is significant because it shows that businesses must handle personal data responsibly, even after it is no longer needed. Poor disposal practices can lead to fines.
What happened
A restaurant owner disposed of a large quantity of Covid contact forms in a forest.
Who was affected
Individuals whose contact information was collected for Covid tracking purposes.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine on the restaurant for failing to properly dispose of personal data, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of responsible data disposal practices. Businesses should ensure they follow proper procedures to protect personal information.
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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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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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