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Private individual – €500 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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A private individual was fined EUR 500 for taking pictures of young women in public without their consent. The data protection authority found that the individual processed their personal data unlawfully. This case serves as a reminder that consent is crucial when handling others' personal information.
What happened
A private individual processed the personal data of young women by taking their pictures in public without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
Numerous young women whose images were captured without their permission.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual had processed personal data without effective consent, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights the necessity of obtaining consent when capturing and using images of individuals. It serves as a warning to anyone handling personal data to prioritize privacy.
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The DPA of Niedersachsen imposed a fine of EUR 5,00 on a private individual. The individual had taken pictures of numerous young women in public. In the course of its investigation, the DPA found that the individual had processed the personal data of the young women, although no effective consent had been given.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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