Forbes Hungary – €560 Fine (Hungary, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Forbes Hungary got fined for publishing lists of wealthy people and big family businesses without a good enough reason. This is important because it shows that even public information needs careful handling to respect people's privacy.
What happened
Forbes Hungary published lists of wealthy individuals and family businesses without balancing privacy interests.
Who was affected
The individuals and family businesses featured in Forbes Hungary's published lists.
What the authority found
The Hungarian authority decided Forbes Hungary didn't have a strong enough reason to publish the lists, violating privacy rules.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that businesses must weigh privacy rights carefully, even when dealing with public figures or information. It underscores the need for a valid justification when processing personal data for publication.
GDPR Articles Cited
Fine imposed on Forbes Hungary for publishing a list of the 50 wealthiest Hungarians and a list of the largest family businesses without a sufficient balance of interests (Art. 6 (1) f) GDPR).
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Forbes Hungary in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
23 July 2020
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€560
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-394
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Forbes Hungary - Hungary (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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