Former mayor of a community – €5,000 Fine (Belgium, 2020)
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A former mayor in Belgium was fined for sending election ads to citizens without having a legal reason to use their data. However, the fine was overturned by the Brussels Court of Appeal, showing that legal decisions can be challenged and changed.
What happened
The former mayor sent election advertisements to citizens without a legal basis.
Who was affected
Citizens who received election advertising from the former mayor.
What the authority found
Initially, the Belgian authority fined the mayor for lacking a legal basis to process personal data, but the fine was later overturned by the court.
Why this matters
This case illustrates the complexities of data protection enforcement and the possibility of appealing fines. It serves as a reminder to politicians and public figures to ensure they have a legal basis for using personal data in campaigns.
GDPR Articles Cited
Originial fine summary: Sending election advertising to citizens without sufficient legal basis. Update: On January 27th, 2021, the Brussels Court of Appeal overturned the fine of EUR 5,000.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
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Details
Fine Date
7 September 2020
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-403
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Former mayor of a community - Belgium (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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