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Police Officer – €48 Fine (Estonia, 2020)
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A police officer was fined €48 for accessing personal data in a police database for private research. This case highlights the importance of using personal data only for official purposes. It serves as a reminder that even law enforcement must follow strict data protection rules.
What happened
A police officer accessed personal data from a police database for personal research activities.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was accessed by the police officer without proper authorization.
What the authority found
The Estonian Data Protection Authority found that the police officer violated GDPR rules by using personal data for non-official purposes.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that all individuals, including law enforcement, must adhere to data protection laws. It serves as a cautionary tale about the misuse of personal data.
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Acess to personal data in a police database for private research activities.
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Details
Fine Date
17 August 2020
Authority
Andmekaitse Inspektsioon
Fine Amount
€48
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Police Officer - Estonia (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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