Political party – €12,800 Fine (Bulgaria, 2022)
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A political party was fined €12,800 for adding individuals to voter lists without their consent. This ruling underscores the importance of obtaining permission before using personal data. It serves as a warning to organizations about the consequences of ignoring privacy rights.
What happened
A political party added individuals to voter lists without their consent.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was included in the voter lists without permission.
What the authority found
The authority found that the political party violated data protection rules by processing personal data without valid consent.
Why this matters
This case sets a precedent for how organizations must handle personal data, especially in political contexts. It reminds all companies to prioritize user consent in their data practices.
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The Bulgarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,800 on a political party. Several individuals had filed a complaint with the DPA because their personal data had been added to voter lists without their consent.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Political party in BG
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€12,800
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1831
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Political party - Bulgaria (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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