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- Privacy topics
Unknown – €38,600 Fine (Norway, 2021)
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Norway's data protection authority fined a company for automatically forwarding an employee's emails without permission while they were on sick leave. This ruling is significant because it shows that companies must respect employee privacy even during absences.
What happened
A company was fined for illegally forwarding an employee's email inbox during their sick leave.
Who was affected
An employee whose emails were forwarded without consent was affected by this action.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated GDPR rules by not having a legal basis for forwarding the emails.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to ensure they have proper consent and legal grounds for handling employee data, especially during sensitive times like sick leave.
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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
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