Aquateknikk AS – €9,700 Fine (Norway, 2021)
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Norway's Datatilsynet fined Aquateknikk AS for running a credit check on someone without a valid reason. This matters because it shows companies must have a legal reason to process personal data. The fine was EUR 9,700.
What happened
Aquateknikk AS performed a credit check on an individual without a customer relationship or legal basis.
Who was affected
An individual whose credit information was accessed without a valid reason.
What the authority found
The Norwegian DPA found that Aquateknikk AS processed personal data without a legal basis, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of having a valid legal basis for processing personal data. Businesses should ensure they have clear reasons before accessing or using someone's personal information.
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The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) fined Aquateknikk AS NOK 100,000 (EUR 9,700). The controller had carried out a credit rating on an individual without there being a customer relationship or other affiliation. The personal data of the data subject was thus processed without a legal basis.
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Other enforcement actions involving Aquateknikk AS in NO
Details
Fine Date
19 January 2021
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€9,700
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