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Volkswagen Leasing GmbH – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
Volkswagen Leasing GmbH was fined EUR 40,000 for not allowing people to access their credit information properly. This is important because it shows that companies must be transparent and give users their rights regarding personal data. It reminds businesses to have clear processes for handling user requests.
What happened
Volkswagen Leasing GmbH violated users' rights to access their creditworthiness information.
Who was affected
Individuals whose creditworthiness was assessed by Volkswagen Leasing GmbH.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that the company did not comply with the rules for providing access to personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for companies to be clear and responsive when users request access to their personal information. It sets a precedent for how access rights should be handled.
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Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Volkswagen Leasing GmbH in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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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