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Cyberbook AS – €19,300 Fine (Norway, 2021)

€19,300Datatilsynet (Norway)3 February 2021Norway
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Cyberbook AS was fined EUR 19,300 for automatically forwarding emails from a former employee without informing them. This case matters because it shows that companies must protect personal data and inform users about how their information is handled.

What happened

The company illegally forwarded emails from a former employee for several months without their knowledge.

Who was affected

The former employee whose emails were forwarded without their consent.

What the authority found

The authority found that Cyberbook AS violated GDPR by failing to inform the former employee about the email forwarding.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for companies to ensure they have proper policies in place for handling employee data, especially after employment ends.

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The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) fined Cyberbook AS NOK 200,000 (EUR 19,300) for the illegal automatic forwarding of e-mails from a former employee. The forwarding took place for several months without the data subject being informed.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Cyberbook AS in NO

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

3 February 2021

Authority

Datatilsynet (Norway)

Fine Amount

€19,300

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