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Police officer – €300 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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A police officer was fined EUR 300 for accessing police databases for personal reasons. The officer looked up information about their ex-partner's new partner without authorization. This case shows that even public officials must follow data protection laws.
What happened
The police officer accessed data in police databases for private research purposes.
Who was affected
The officer's ex-partner and their new partner, whose information was accessed without consent.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the police officer violated data protection rules by accessing personal data for unauthorized purposes.
Why this matters
This case highlights that data protection laws apply to everyone, including law enforcement. It serves as a warning that unauthorized access to personal data can lead to penalties.
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A police officer had accessed data in police databases for private research purposes in order to obtain information about their ex-partner's new partner.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€300
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Police officer - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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