Volkswagen Leasing GmbH – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
Volkswagen Leasing GmbH was fined for not properly allowing a person to access their personal data used in a credit assessment. The fine of €40,000 shows that companies must respect users' rights to see their data. This case serves as a warning for businesses to ensure they have clear processes for data access requests.
What happened
Volkswagen Leasing GmbH failed to provide a person access to their personal data used in a creditworthiness assessment.
Who was affected
A person whose data was used in a credit assessment by Volkswagen Leasing GmbH.
What the authority found
The authority found that Volkswagen Leasing GmbH did not adequately fulfill the request for data access, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to have strong procedures in place for handling data access requests. It reinforces the importance of user rights under GDPR.
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Other enforcement actions involving Volkswagen Leasing GmbH in IT
Details
Fine Date
18 August 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€40,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Volkswagen Leasing GmbH - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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