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Political party – €12,800 Fine (Bulgaria, 2022)
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A political party was fined EUR 12,800 for adding individuals to voter lists without their consent. The data protection authority found that this action violated personal privacy rights. This case illustrates the need for organizations to obtain consent before using personal information.
What happened
A political party added several individuals' personal data to voter lists without their consent.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was added to voter lists without their permission.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the political party violated data protection rules by processing personal data without consent.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of obtaining consent when handling personal data, especially in sensitive contexts like voter registration. Organizations must ensure compliance to protect individuals' privacy.
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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.
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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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