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Private individual – Order (Germany, 2023)
Privacy enforcement record
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A private individual was ordered by the data protection authority for contacting a police officer after being pulled over. The officer felt threatened due to previous insults and threats from the individual. This case shows the importance of respecting personal boundaries and privacy.
What happened
An individual contacted a police officer after a traffic stop, causing the officer to feel endangered.
Who was affected
The police officer who felt threatened by the individual's contact.
What the authority found
The authority found that the individual's actions were inappropriate and violated the officer's privacy.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to respect the privacy of others, especially in sensitive situations. It serves as a warning against harassment.
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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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