Political party – €12,800 Fine (Bulgaria, 2022)

€12,800Commission for Personal Data Protection1 January 2022Bulgaria
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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

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2022

Authority

Commission for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€12,800

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1831

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