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Unknown – €6,250 Fine (Latvia, 2020)
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An employer in Latvia was fined EUR 6,250 for sending an employee's personal and health data to other employees via email. This matters because it shows that companies must handle personal information carefully and have a legal reason to share it.
What happened
An employer sent personal data, including health information, of an employee to other employees by email.
Who was affected
The employee whose personal and health data was shared without proper legal basis.
What the authority found
The authority found that the employer processed personal data unlawfully, lacking a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of having a legal reason to share employee data. Companies should ensure they have proper consent or justification before sharing personal information.
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The Latvian DPA (DSI) fined an employer EUR 6,250 for sending personal data of an employee, including health data, to fellow employees by email. The DSI found that the data subject's personal data had been processed without a proper legal basis and thus this processing was unlawful.
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Details
Fine Date
15 December 2020
Authority
Datu valsts inspekcija
Fine Amount
€6,250
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Latvia (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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