Private individual – Order (Germany, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Germany was ordered by the data protection authority for contacting a police officer after being pulled over. The officer felt threatened due to past insults and threats from the individual. This case highlights the importance of respecting personal boundaries and privacy in interactions with law enforcement.
What happened
The Bavarian data protection authority ordered a private individual for obtaining a police officer's phone number to contact them.
Who was affected
The police officer who was contacted by the individual after a traffic stop.
What the authority found
The authority recognized the potential threat posed by the individual's actions, emphasizing the need for privacy and safety in such situations.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that individuals should be cautious about how they obtain and use personal contact information, especially regarding public officials. It underscores the importance of privacy in everyday interactions.
The DPA of Bavaria has imposed a fine on an individual. The individual had been pulled over by a police officer and afterwards managed to obtain their telephone number in order to contact them. As the individual had already insulted and threatened the police officer during the check, the officer felt endangered by the contact.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
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Order
Details
Order Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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