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VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG – €300,000 Fine (Germany, 2021)
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VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG was fined €300,000 for not properly managing data protection responsibilities. The soccer club failed to demonstrate accountability in handling personal data. This case serves as a reminder that organizations must take data protection seriously.
What happened
VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG was fined for negligent breach of data protection accountability.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was handled by VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG did not meet its accountability obligations under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of accountability in data protection. Organizations must actively manage and demonstrate compliance with data protection laws to avoid significant fines.
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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
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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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