Unknown – €38,600 Fine (Norway, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Norwegian company was fined for automatically forwarding an employee's emails without permission while they were on sick leave. This matters because it shows that companies must respect employee privacy and have a valid reason to access their emails. The fine highlights the importance of following privacy rules in the workplace.
What happened
A company automatically forwarded an employee's email inbox without permission during their sick leave.
Who was affected
The affected person was an employee whose emails were forwarded without their consent.
What the authority found
The Norwegian DPA found that the company violated GDPR by not having a valid legal basis for accessing the employee's emails.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for companies to respect employee privacy and ensure they have a legitimate reason before accessing personal communications. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their internal policies on email access.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) fined a company NOK 400,000 (EUR 38,600) for the illegal automatic forwarding of an employee's email inbox. The automatic forwarding was activated in connection with the employee's sick leave and lasted for more than a month.
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Details
Fine Date
12 January 2021
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€38,600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-524
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Norway (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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