Private individual – €450 Fine (Romania, 2023)

€450Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal27 March 2023Romania
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A Romanian individual was fined €450 for sharing personal data of many people on social media without their permission. This case emphasizes the importance of respecting people's privacy online. It serves as a reminder that individuals can face penalties for mishandling personal information.

What happened

A private individual published personal data of numerous people on a social network without their consent.

Who was affected

The individuals whose personal data was shared without permission.

What the authority found

The Romanian data protection authority found that the individual violated GDPR rules by failing to obtain consent before sharing personal data.

Why this matters

This case illustrates that privacy laws apply to everyone, not just companies. Individuals should be cautious about sharing others' personal information online to avoid fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 450 on an private individual. The individual had published personal data of numerous people on a social network without their consent.

Details

Fine Date

27 March 2023

Authority

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal

Fine Amount

€450

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1700

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Romania (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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