Company – €5,000 Fine (Germany, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
A company in Germany was fined €5,000 for not cooperating adequately with the data protection authority during an investigation. This situation is important because it shows that companies must be transparent and responsive when authorities ask for information. The fine serves as a warning to others about the importance of compliance.
What happened
The company failed to sufficiently cooperate with the DPA during an investigation.
Who was affected
The company that was under investigation by the data protection authority.
What the authority found
The DPA imposed a €5,000 fine for the company's lack of cooperation.
Why this matters
This case underlines the necessity for companies to engage fully with data protection authorities. It serves as a reminder that non-compliance can lead to financial penalties, encouraging businesses to prioritize transparency.
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Fine of EUR 5,000 for failing to sufficiently cooperate with the DPA.
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Fine
€5K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2311
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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