VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG – €300,000 Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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VfB Stuttgart, a German soccer club, was fined EUR 300,000 for not properly managing data protection responsibilities. Although they cooperated with the investigation, they were found negligent under GDPR rules. This case underscores the need for organizations to maintain accountability in data protection.
What happened
VfB Stuttgart failed to uphold data protection accountability, leading to a significant fine.
Who was affected
Individuals whose data was managed by VfB Stuttgart without proper accountability measures.
What the authority found
The German DPA determined that the soccer club was negligent in its data protection responsibilities under GDPR.
Why this matters
Organizations should ensure they have robust data protection practices in place, as negligence can lead to substantial fines even if they cooperate with investigations.
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The DPA from Baden-Württemberg has imposed a fine of EUR 300,000 on the soccer club VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG for negligent breach of data protection accountability under Art. 5 (2) GDPR. However, the controller has promoted the DPA's investigation and clarification measures through its own initiative and has cooperated extensively with the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 March 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€300,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-586
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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