Candidate for parliamentary elections – €3,000 Fine (Greece, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A candidate for parliamentary elections in Greece was fined for not providing information to a person who asked about their personal data. This matters because it shows that even political candidates must follow privacy rules and respond to data access requests.
What happened
A candidate failed to provide information to a person who asked about their personal data related to election calls.
Who was affected
Individuals who received phone calls about the candidate's parliamentary election campaign.
What the authority found
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority found that the candidate violated GDPR by not responding to a request for personal data access.
Why this matters
This case highlights that political candidates must comply with privacy laws, including responding to data access requests. It serves as a reminder that all entities, not just businesses, need to respect individuals' rights under GDPR.
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The data subject received telephone calls regarding a candidacy for parliamentary elections. When the data subject made use of its right to access according to Art. 15 GDPR, it did not receive any such information.
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Other enforcement actions involving Candidate for parliamentary elections in GR
Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
3 August 2020
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-393
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