PrivatBo A.M.B.A. – €20,100 Fine (Denmark, 2020)
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PrivatBo A.M.B.A. was fined for accidentally sharing personal data on USB sticks given to tenants during a real estate sale. This matters because it shows how easily personal data can be mishandled, highlighting the need for careful data management.
What happened
PrivatBo A.M.B.A. distributed USB sticks containing personal data of other individuals to tenants.
Who was affected
Tenants who received USB sticks containing personal data of other people.
What the authority found
The Danish Data Protection Authority fined PrivatBo A.M.B.A. for not protecting personal data properly, violating GDPR's requirements for data security.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of ensuring that personal data is not accidentally shared, especially during business transactions. Companies should review their data handling practices to prevent similar breaches.
GDPR Articles Cited
The company had distributed USB sticks to tenants in the context of a sale of real estate, which contained not only non-personal information on the real estate objects in question but also personal data of other persons such as lease agreements and other documents containing confidential personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for PrivatBo A.M.B.A. in DK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 August 2020
Authority
Datatilsynet (Denmark)
Fine Amount
€20,100
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-363
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. PrivatBo A.M.B.A. - Denmark (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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