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Aquateknikk AS – €9,700 Fine (Norway, 2021)
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Aquateknikk AS was fined for checking a person's credit rating without having a customer relationship. This is important because it shows that companies need a valid reason to process personal data.
What happened
Aquateknikk AS conducted a credit rating on an individual without any customer relationship.
Who was affected
The individual whose credit rating was checked without consent was affected by this action.
What the authority found
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority ruled that Aquateknikk AS processed personal data without a legal basis.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the principle that companies must have a valid reason to access personal data. It serves as a caution for businesses to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
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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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