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Candidate for parliamentary elections – €3,000 Fine (Greece, 2020)
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A candidate for parliamentary elections failed to provide information to a person who requested access to their data. This is significant because it shows that even political candidates must comply with data access rights. The €3,000 fine serves as a reminder for all entities to respect individuals' rights under data protection laws.
What happened
The candidate did not respond to a request for access to personal data made by an individual.
Who was affected
The individual who requested access to their personal data related to the candidate's campaign.
What the authority found
The authority found that the candidate violated GDPR by not providing the requested information to the individual.
Why this matters
This case underscores the obligation of all organizations, including political candidates, to comply with data access requests. It serves as a warning that ignoring such requests can lead to penalties.
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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
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-2674About this data
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